The 2019 Magic: The Gathering The List card Collective Brutality (EMN-85), a rare black sorcery featuring escalate mechanics and artwork by Johann Bodin.
Collective Brutality
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • The List
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Collective Brutality is a black sorcery from the 2019 Magic: The Gathering The List set, identified by the catalog number EMN-85. This card introduces the escalate mechanic, allowing players to choose one or more effects from a list by paying an additional black mana for each mode selected beyond the first. The available effects include revealing a target opponent's hand to discard a chosen instant or sorcery, reducing a target creature's power and toughness by two, or transferring two life from an opponent to you. Designed by Johann Bodin, this rare card appeals to collectors who appreciate the unique distribution methods of The List set. Cards in this series are not part of a standard expansion but are distributed through special events and promotions, making them distinct pieces of Magic history. The card's versatility in its effect list makes it a flexible tool for players seeking to disrupt opponents or gain life advantage. Whether you are building a collection of The List cards or focusing on black sorceries, this card represents a notable entry in the 2019 release. Understanding the escalate mechanic is key to appreciating the strategic depth this card brings to the table. Each copy of Collective Brutality carries the EMN-85 identifier, ensuring its place in the catalog for enthusiasts of the game.
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Collective Brutality
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Johann Bodin
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Escalate—Discard a card. (Pay this cost for each mode chosen beyond the first.) Choose one or more — • Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose an instant or sorcery card from it. That player discards that card. • Target creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn. • Target opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.