Contest of Claws is a rare sorcery from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander subset, numbered 24.
Contest of Claws
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan • Commander
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Contest of Claws is a rare sorcery from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander subset, numbered 24. Designed by Cristi Balanescu, this green card features a mana cost of {1}{G} and a mana value of 2. Its effect allows a target creature to deal damage equal to its power to another creature. If any excess damage is dealt, the player discovers X cards, where X equals that excess damage. This mechanic lets players exile nonland cards with a mana value less than or equal to X from the top of their library, casting them for free or adding them to their hand before shuffling the rest back. Collectors appreciate this card for its strategic depth and its place within the diverse Magic: The Gathering trading card game card lineup. The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander set offers unique gameplay opportunities, making Contest of Claws a valuable addition for enthusiasts completing their collection or exploring new deck archetypes. Its rare status and impactful ability ensure it remains a sought-after piece for serious TCG players and investors alike.
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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
#24
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Featured
Contest of Claws
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Cristi Balanescu
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}
Sorcery
G
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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.)