The 2020 Magic: The Gathering card Brain Maggot, an Uncommon Insect from Historic Anthology 2 designed for strategic hand disruption.
Brain Maggot
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Historic Anthology 2
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Brain Maggot is a 2020 Magic: The Gathering card from the Historic Anthology 2 set, identified by card number 7. Created by artist Min Yum, this Uncommon Enchantment Creature — Insect features a mana cost of {1}{B} and a mana value of 2. The card serves as a key piece for collectors and players interested in black-aligned strategies within the trading card game. The card's unique ability triggers when it enters the battlefield. Upon activation, the controller forces a target opponent to reveal their hand. The controller then chooses a nonland card from that hand to exile until the creature leaves the battlefield. This mechanic provides a powerful method for controlling the game state by temporarily removing resources from an opponent's hand. Collectors often seek out Magic: The Gathering cards like Brain Maggot for their role in various deck archetypes and their contribution to the broader history of the game. The Historic Anthology 2 set is part of the ongoing legacy of Magic, offering a curated selection of cards that have shaped gameplay over the years. Building a collection around specific colors, such as black, or themes like hand disruption, makes cards like this one a valuable addition. Whether you are completing a set, investing in specific rarities, or simply appreciating the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering, finding the right cards is essential. This card represents a specific moment in the game's evolution, offering both nostalgic value and potential utility in gameplay. Its straightforward yet impactful effect makes it a recognizable asset for those who enjoy interactive, mind-game-oriented mechanics.
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Brain Maggot
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Min Yum
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Enchantment Creature — Insect
1 / 1
B
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When this creature enters, target opponent reveals their hand and you choose a nonland card from it. Exile that card until this creature leaves the battlefield.













