Memoricide

Description

Memoricide is a black sorcery card from Magic: The Gathering's 2010 Scars of Mirrodin expansion, identified as card number 69 with the set code SOM. Designed by James Ryman, this Rare card costs three generic mana and one black mana to cast, resulting in a total mana value of four. It serves as a potent removal tool within the game's mechanics, offering strategic depth for decks built around the black color identity. The card's effect allows the controller to choose a nonland card name and then search the target player's graveyard, hand, and library for any number of cards with that name. Once found, these cards are exiled rather than returned to the graveyard or hand, effectively removing them from the game entirely. The targeted player must then shuffle their library, adding an element of disruption to their ability to find future resources. This interaction makes Memoricide a versatile answer to recurring threats or key pieces in an opponent's strategy. Flavor text accompanying the card reads, "You claim wisdom, yet I see nothing in here but tawdry wishes," hinting at the card's ability to strip away hidden knowledge or resources. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out Scars of Mirrodin cards to complete their set collections or to acquire specific powerful spells like Memoricide. The card's straightforward yet impactful effect has made it a memorable inclusion in the expansion's history. Whether building a competitive deck or simply appreciating the intricate design of MTG cards, Memoricide represents a significant piece of the Scars of Mirrodin era.