The Blackmail foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 1905 Ninth Edition expansion, featuring a distinctive star foil treatment and strategic black mana utility.
Blackmail
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ninth Edition
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The Blackmail card, designated as number 115★ with a star foil treatment, represents a pivotal moment in the history of Magic: The Gathering's Ninth Edition. Released in 2005, this expansion remains one of the most recognized sets in the game's long history, offering a robust foundation for both casual play and competitive environments. As a single-black mana sorcery, this card provides immediate disruption by forcing an opponent to reveal and discard a hand card, making it a valuable tool for controlling the board state. Collectors often seek out the star foil version of this uncommon card for its visual appeal and its role in the set's diverse distribution. The Ninth Edition's legacy is built on its comprehensive reprinting of classic cards, and Blackmail stands out as a potent example of the game's early strategic depth. Its low mana cost and high impact make it a staple in many black-aligned decks, appealing to players who value efficient removal and hand disruption. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, adding this foil variant to a collection offers both aesthetic satisfaction and gameplay utility. Whether you are completing a set of Ninth Edition staples or looking to enhance your strategic options, this card delivers on both fronts. The star foil treatment adds a layer of collectibility that resonates with those who appreciate the tactile and visual nuances of trading card game cards.
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Blackmail
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Christopher Moeller
Card Stock
English
Foil
{B}
Sorcery
B
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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.