The 2012 Return to Ravnica foil Slaughter Games (RTR #197) is a rare black-red sorcery that allows you to exile cards from an opponent's zones.
Slaughter Games
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Return to Ravnica
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Released in 2012 as part of the Return to Ravnica expansion, Slaughter Games is a distinctive black-red sorcery card designed for strategic disruption in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified as card number 197 with the set code RTR, this rare card features a foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for serious collectors and players alike. The card was illustrated by Steve Prescott, bringing a unique artistic touch to this pivotal spell. In gameplay, Slaughter Games serves as a potent removal tool. With a mana cost of {2}{B}{R} and a mana value of 4, it requires a balanced investment of black and red mana to activate. The card cannot be countered, making it a reliable option when facing interactive strategies. Upon resolution, the caster chooses a nonland card name and then searches the target opponent's graveyard, hand, and library for any number of cards matching that name. These cards are then exiled, effectively removing them from the game for the remainder of the match, before the opponent shuffles their library. Collectors value this card not only for its mechanical impact but also for its representation of the Ravnica block's intricate design philosophy. The foil treatment adds a layer of prestige, making it a desirable addition to any vintage Magic set collection. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a display of rare TCG artifacts, the Slaughter Games foil stands out as a key component of the Return to Ravnica era.
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Slaughter Games
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Steve Prescott
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{B}{R}
Sorcery
B, R
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This spell can't be countered. Choose a nonland card name. Search target opponent's graveyard, hand, and library for any number of cards with that name and exile them. Then that player shuffles.







