The Wheel of Misfortune is a rare sorcery card from the 2020 Magic Online Promos set, featuring a unique mechanic where players secretly choose numbers to determine hand discards and damage.
Wheel of Misfortune
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic Online Promos
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The Wheel of Misfortune is a distinctive sorcery card from the 2020 Magic Online Promos set for Magic: The Gathering. Designed with a mana cost of {2}{R} and a mana value of 3, this rare card introduces a strategic layer of hidden information to the game. Players must secretly choose a number, creating tension as the highest and lowest values are revealed to determine outcomes. This mechanic forces difficult decisions, as players risk discarding their entire hand unless they avoid the lowest chosen number, only to draw seven new cards afterward. Meanwhile, damage equal to the highest number dealt to each player who selected it adds a punishing element to the resolution. The card's design and rules text reflect the creative experimentation often found in promotional releases. Collectors appreciate the Wheel of Misfortune for its clever interaction design and its place within the Magic Online Promos series. Artist J.P. Targete brings this unique concept to life, making it a notable addition for enthusiasts of the trading card game. The card's identity as card number 85960 in the PRM set helps organize collections and track specific releases. Whether used for casual play or studied for its mechanical innovation, this card represents a memorable moment in Magic's promotional history. It offers a different kind of challenge than typical sorceries, relying on psychology and risk assessment rather than raw power. For collectors, owning a piece of the 2020 promotional landscape provides a tangible connection to the evolving design of the game. The Wheel of Misfortune stands out as a testament to the creativity within the Magic: The Gathering community and its designers.
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Wheel of Misfortune
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
J.P. Targete
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}
Sorcery
R
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Each player secretly chooses a number 0 or greater, then all players reveal those numbers simultaneously and determine the highest and lowest numbers revealed this way. Wheel of Misfortune deals damage equal to the highest number to each player who chose that number. Each player who didn't choose the lowest number discards their hand, then draws seven cards.










