The Blackmail sorcery card, numbered 115 in Magic: The Gathering's Ninth Edition, offers a powerful one-mana discard effect for collectors and players.
Blackmail
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ninth Edition
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Blackmail, card number 115 from the 2005 Ninth Edition set, remains a standout inclusion for fans of Magic: The Gathering. This Uncommon sorcery card, illustrated by Christopher Moeller, provides a versatile interaction tool that has been cherished by players since its initial release. The card’s design reflects the iconic aesthetic of the Ninth Edition, featuring the classic black border and standard layout that defined the game’s core rules foundation during this pivotal era. Mechanically, Blackmail is renowned for its efficiency. For just a single black mana, the card allows the controller to force a target opponent to reveal three cards from their hand and discard one of their choice. This effect, often referred to as "extortion" within the community, makes it a highly sought-after piece for decks built around the Black mana color. Its low mana cost and immediate impact have kept it relevant in various formats, making it a valuable addition to any collection of core set staples., collectors can find this card as part of their efforts to build comprehensive libraries of Magic: The Gathering cards. Whether you are looking to complete your Ninth Edition binder or seeking specific cards for your Black-centric strategies, Blackmail serves as a functional and nostalgic piece of TCG history. The card’s enduring appeal lies in its simple yet effective design, offering a straightforward solution to hand disruption that has stood the test of time since 2005.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Blackmail
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Christopher Moeller
Card Stock
English
{B}
Sorcery
B
Card Text
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Target player reveals three cards from their hand and you choose one of them. That player discards that card.
In addition to killing peasants, punishing subordinates, and raising an army of nightmares, Braids somehow found time for her favorite hobby: petty extortion.
