The 2005 Magic: The Gathering card Struggle for Sanity (E16) from the Salvat set, featuring a black Sorcery that exiles an opponent's entire hand.
Struggle for Sanity
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Salvat
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The 2005 Magic: The Gathering card Struggle for Sanity (E16) from the Salvat set is a black Sorcery that serves as a potent tool for hand disruption. Designed by Randy Gallegos, this Uncommon card carries a mana cost of {2}{B}{B} and a mana value of 4, fitting seamlessly into decks seeking to control the game state through card advantage. The card's rules text allows a target opponent to reveal their hand, after which both players exile one card at a time from that hand until it is empty. The opponent then returns the exiled cards to their hand, while the caster keeps the rest in the graveyard, effectively stripping away the opponent's resources while retaining control over the remaining cards. This mechanic makes Struggle for Sanity a strategic choice for players looking to neutralize their opponent's plans in critical moments. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek out this card for its unique interaction and historical significance within the game's timeline. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new collector, this card represents an interesting piece of Magic history, showcasing the game's intricate mechanics and strategic depth. The card's black color identity aligns with themes of control and resource denial, making it a valuable addition to any black-aligned deck. As you explore the world of Magic: The Gathering, cards like Struggle for Sanity provide endless opportunities for strategic play and collection building.
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Struggle for Sanity
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Randy Gallegos
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
Card Text
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Target opponent reveals their hand. That player exiles a card from it, then you exile a card from it. Repeat this process until all cards in that hand have been exiled. That player returns the cards they exiled this way to their hand and puts the rest into their graveyard.











