Extortion is a rare sorcery card from the 1999 Mercadian Masques set, allowing players to force a target to discard two cards. A staple of black mana strategies from the late 90s.
Extortion
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Mercadian Masques
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Extortion, identified as card number 135 in the Mercadian Masques expansion, stands as a definitive example of black mana efficiency from the late 1990s. Released in 1999 under the Magic: The Gathering brand, this rare sorcery was designed by Pete Venters and serves a critical disruption role in gameplay. The card’s mechanics allow the caster to examine a target player's hand and force them to discard up to two chosen cards, making it a powerful tool for controlling the board state. Extortion remains a sought-after card among enthusiasts who appreciate the strategic depth of that period. Its ability to directly impact an opponent's resources makes it a memorable inclusion for those building decks that value hand disruption. Whether you are completing a set or expanding your collection of vintage Magic cards, this release offers a tangible connection to the game's rich legacy of strategic design.
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Extortion
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Pete Venters
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Look at target player's hand and choose up to two cards from it. That player discards those cards.
The enforcers make no effort to distinguish gold from flesh.