# 2012 Magic: The Gathering Planechase 2012 #51

> The Planechase 2012 uncommon sorcery Rivals' Duel challenges players to target creatures with differing types to fight each other.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2012
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Planechase 2012
- **Card Number**: 51
- **Featured**: Rivals' Duel
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Uncommon
- **Mana cost**: {3}{R}
- **Type**: Sorcery
- **Color**: R
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Normal

## Description

As an uncommon sorcery, this card offers a distinct strategic interaction that diverges from standard combat mechanics. The card requires a mana cost of three generic mana and one red mana, totaling a mana value of four. Its effect forces players to choose two target creatures that share absolutely no creature types, compelling those creatures to fight each other and deal damage equal to their respective power.

This mechanical constraint creates high-variance gameplay, as the outcome depends heavily on the composition of the opposing player's board. The card is illustrated by Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai, whose artwork accompanies the printed flavor text that hints at the inevitable conflict between the chosen targets. While the card does not feature foil treatments or alternate art in its base print run, its status as a key uncommon in the PC2 set makes it a staple for those building competitive or casual planechase decks. The red color identity allows it to fit naturally into aggressive or midrange strategies that rely on direct creature interaction. For the Magic: The Gathering enthusiast, Rivals' Duel represents a clever puzzle piece within the broader Planechase 2012 collection, offering both historical significance and ongoing utility in the format.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Rivals' Duel?

The mana cost for Rivals' Duel is three generic mana and one red mana, resulting in a total mana value of four.

### How does the fighting mechanic work in Planechase 2012?

When Rivals' Duel resolves, the player chooses two target creatures that share no creature types. Those creatures then fight each other, dealing damage equal to their power to one another.

### Who illustrated the Rivals' Duel card?

The artwork for Rivals' Duel was created by Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai for the Planechase 2012 set.

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