Reprisal

Description

Reprisal is a white Instant card from the 2014 Magic: The Gathering expansion Journey into Nyx, cataloged as card number 23. Designed by Raymond Swanland, this Uncommon card serves as a vital removal tool for players building white-based strategies. The card’s mana cost of {1}{W} makes it accessible early in the game, allowing players to respond to threats with immediate effect. The primary function of Reprisal is to destroy a target creature with power 4 or greater, with the added constraint that the creature cannot be regenerated. This ability makes it particularly effective against large, resilient threats that might otherwise survive standard destruction spells. The flavor text, attributed to the character Elspeth, reads, "A tiny flame is enough to dispel the night," reflecting the card's theme of overcoming overwhelming odds with precise, magical intervention. For collectors, Reprisal represents a piece of Magic’s rich mythological history, set within the Greek-inspired world of Theros. As part of the Journey into Nyx block, it showcases the distinctive artistic and mechanical innovations of that era. Whether you are building a competitive deck or simply appreciating the lore and design of the game, this card offers both gameplay utility and collectible appeal. By focusing on the card’s identity and role within the game, collectors can appreciate its enduring value in the Magic: The Gathering community.