This foil Magic: The Gathering trading card from the 2013 Gatecrash set allows players to mill opponents or encode creatures with the Cipher mechanic for recurring value.
Paranoid Delusions
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Gatecrash
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Released in 2013, Paranoid Delusions is card number 186 from the Gatecrash expansion of Magic: The Gathering. Crafted by artist Christopher Moeller, this common sorcery features a distinctive foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors. The card costs {U}{B} to cast and has a mana value of two, making it an accessible option for decks built around blue and black mana sources. In gameplay, Paranoid Delusions offers versatile utility by targeting an opponent to mill three cards, disrupting their hand or library. Its true collector value often lies in its Cipher ability, which allows the spell to be exiled encoded on a creature you control. Whenever that creature deals combat damage to a player, its controller may cast a copy of the encoded card without paying its mana cost. This mechanic adds a layer of strategic depth, rewarding players who build around creature aggression and card advantage. For fans of the Gatecrash set, this card represents a key piece of the format's tactical landscape. Collectors seeking to complete their Gatecrash portfolios will appreciate the foil variant for its shimmering finish and distinct card number within the set. Whether used in casual games or studied for its mechanical design, Paranoid Delusions remains a notable entry in the Magic: The Gathering catalog.
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Paranoid Delusions
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Christopher Moeller
Card Stock
English
Foil
{U}{B}
Sorcery
B, U
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Target player mills three cards. Cipher (Then you may exile this spell card encoded on a creature you control. Whenever that creature deals combat damage to a player, its controller may cast a copy of the encoded card without paying its mana cost.)