Slaughter the Strong

Description

The 2018 Magic: The Gathering Rivals of Ixalan Promos card 'Slaughter the Strong' is a rare sorcery with a mana cost of {1}{W}{W}. This card features unique rules text and artwork by Randy Vargas. As a promo card, it holds a distinct place within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem, offering collectors a specific piece of the Rivals of Ixalan era. Slaughter the Strong is classified as a white sorcery with a mana value of 3. Its gameplay effect requires each player to choose any number of creatures they control with total power 4 or less, then sacrifice all other creatures they control. This mechanic provides a strategic board-clearing option that interacts directly with creature power totals. The card's flavor text, attributed to Vona of Iedo, Butcher of Magan, reads: "Cut the beasts out from under them and their strength is nothing." For collectors building a comprehensive library of Magic: The Gathering cards, this product represents a specific catalog entry from the Rivals of Ixalan Promos subset. The card number 22p identifies its position within the promotional checklist. Unlike standard set releases, promo cards often circulate through special channels, making them notable for dedicated collectors. The artist Randy Vargas provided the illustration for this card, contributing to the visual identity of the 2018 expansion cycle. Collectors interested in the Rivals of Ixalan era may find this card to be a valuable addition to their holdings, particularly those focusing on rare sorceries or promotional variants. The card's design and rules text remain consistent across all copies, ensuring that its mechanical and aesthetic properties are uniform regardless of condition or grading. This consistency makes it a reliable component for those studying the game's design history or building themed collections around the 2018 Magic: The Gathering releases.