Dire Tactics is card number 183 from the 2020 Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths expansion in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, featuring art by Daarken.
Dire Tactics
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
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Dire Tactics, identified as card number 183 in the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths expansion, is a pivotal white and black instant from Magic: The Gathering's 2020 release. Designed by artist Daarken, this uncommon card captures the essence of the set's theme by highlighting the tension between humanity and the massive creatures of the Kher Keep region. The card's ability to exile a target creature, balanced by a life loss penalty if the caster lacks Human allies, reflects the strategic depth collectors appreciate in this era of the game. For enthusiasts building their Ikoria collections, this card serves as a key component for those interested in mono-white or white-black deck constructions. Whether you are focused on completing a specific set or exploring the strategic nuances of the 2020 era, this card remains a fundamental part of the Ikoria experience.
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Dire Tactics
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Daarken
Card Stock
English
{W}{B}
Instant
B, W
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Exile target creature. If you don't control a Human, you lose life equal to that creature's toughness.
"I will preserve human life at all costs. I will stand alone against behemoths before I let them touch my city. I will hold the wall." —Oath of the Coppercoats