The 2023 foil version of Contest of Claws from Magic: The Gathering's The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander subset offers a potent green sorcery for strategic gameplay and collection.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan • Commander
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Contest of Claws, identified as card number 24 in the Commander subset of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, stands as a distinctive addition to the 2023 Magic: The Gathering lineup. Printed as a rare foil card, this green sorcery brings a unique mechanical interaction to the table that appeals to both strategic players and collectors of the LCC set. The card features a mana cost of {1}{G}, making it accessible early in the game, and serves as a key tool for players looking to leverage creature power for card advantage. The gameplay revolves around a targeted interaction where a creature you control deals damage equal to its power to another creature. If any damage exceeds the target's toughness, the excess amount triggers a discovery effect. This mechanic allows the player to exile cards from the top of their library, potentially casting a nonland card with a mana value less than or equal to that excess damage for free. This creates a dynamic loop where board presence directly translates to resource acquisition, making Contest of Claws a versatile spell in green-based decks. For collectors, the foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal to this card number within the Commander subset. Owning this piece allows enthusiasts to hold a tangible part of Magic's evolving competitive landscape. Whether used to build a competitive deck or added to a thematic collection, Contest of Claws represents a significant moment in the game's history.
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The core identity of the card within the set.
Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#24
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Contest of Claws
Game
Magic: The Gathering
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare
Cristi Balanescu
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{G}
Sorcery
G
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
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.)
