This catalog entry covers the 2017 Ixalan foil printing of Sword-Point Diplomacy, card number 126 from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Ixalan
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Sword-Point Diplomacy is a black sorcery card from the 2017 Ixalan expansion, identified by card number 126 and set code XLN within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Printed with a foil finish, this rare card offers a distinct visual appeal for collectors who appreciate the shimmering treatments characteristic of the era. The artwork is credited to Eric Deschamps, adding to the card's aesthetic value for those who follow the creator's contributions to the franchise. From a gameplay perspective, Sword-Point Diplomacy allows players to reveal the top three cards of their library. For each revealed card, the player may put it into their hand unless any opponent pays three life to prevent it. The remaining cards are then exiled. This mechanic makes the card a strategic tool for resource generation and card advantage, appealing to players who enjoy high-stakes decision-making during matches. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out specific parallels and finishes from notable sets like Ixalan. Whether you are a longtime fan of the game or new to the hobby, this card represents a significant piece of the Ixalan story. The card remains a staple for those interested in the strategic depth and artistic variety that Magic: The Gathering continues to deliver.
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Sword-Point Diplomacy
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Eric Deschamps
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Reveal the top three cards of your library. For each of those cards, put that card into your hand unless any opponent pays 3 life. Then exile the rest.
"Take my blood if you want. Just don't take my gold!"
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Sword-Point Diplomacy is a black sorcery card from the Ixalan expansion of Magic: The Gathering. It has a mana cost of {2}{B} and a mana value of 3.
The card allows you to reveal the top three cards of your library. You may put any of those cards into your hand unless an opponent pays three life for each one, with the rest being exiled.
The foil version of Sword-Point Diplomacy from the 2017 Ixalan set features artwork by Eric Deschamps, a well-known contributor to the Magic: The Gathering franchise.
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