The Contest of Claws sorcery from the 2023 Commander subset of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan offers a unique damage-to-discover mechanic for Magic: The Gathering players.
Contest of Claws
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan • Commander
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Contest of Claws, identified as card number 12 in the Commander subset of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, represents a strategic sorcery option for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. Released in 2023, this green card costs two mana and features artwork by Cristi Balanescu. The card's mechanics allow a player to target a creature they control, dealing damage equal to its power to another target creature. If any damage remains after this transfer, the player can discover cards from their library, potentially casting a nonland card with a mana value equal to or less than the excess damage without paying its mana cost. This dynamic interaction makes it a compelling addition for builders looking to integrate flexible removal and card advantage into their decks. Collectors appreciate the distinct identity of this card within the broader Magic: The Gathering catalog, particularly its specific placement in the Commander subset. The product serves as a key reference for those tracking the evolution of sorcery cards in recent expansions. Whether for gameplay analysis or catalog completion, Contest of Claws stands as a notable entry in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering releases.
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#12
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Featured
Contest of Claws
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Cristi Balanescu
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}
Sorcery
G
Card Text
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Target creature you control deals damage equal to its power to another target creature. If excess damage was dealt this way, discover X, where X is that excess damage. (Exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card with that mana value or less. Cast it without paying its mana cost or put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom in a random order.)