The 2006 Hachette UK release of Larceny, card #49 in the Magic: The Gathering series, featuring a rare black enchantment with strategic discard effects.
Larceny
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Hachette UK
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Larceny, identified as card number 49 in the 2006 Hachette UK series of Magic: The Gathering, is a black enchantment that offers a compelling strategic advantage to collectors of the game. With a mana cost of three generic and two black mana, this five-mana-value card requires careful resource management but delivers significant board impact. Its ability triggers whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a player, forcing that player to discard a card, making it a potent tool for controlling an opponent's hand. The card features artwork by Dave Dorman, whose distinctive style adds visual depth to this rare print within the set. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, Larceny represents a unique piece of collectible history from the Hachette UK subset. The inclusion of a Roman proverb in the flavor text, "Opportunity makes the thief," further enriches the thematic experience for those who appreciate the narrative elements of the game. Whether you are building a thematic deck around theft and opportunism or simply seeking to complete your collection of rare black cards, this enchantment stands out for its mechanical elegance and artistic presentation. Collectors often seek out cards from the Hachette UK series for their distinct design language and historical significance within the broader Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. The product's identity as a rare card in this subset makes it a notable addition for serious hobbyists looking to diversify their holdings with cards that have both mechanical utility and collectible value.
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Larceny
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Dave Dorman
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}{B}
Enchantment
B
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Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card.
Opportunity makes the thief. —Roman proverb














