Tyrant's Choice, card number 143 from the 2014 Vintage Masters set. This black sorcery offers a unique voting mechanic that challenges opponents in Magic: The Gathering.
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Vintage Masters
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Tyrant's Choice stands as a distinct sorcery within the 2014 Vintage Masters set, identified by card number 143. Designed by artist Daarken, this black mana card carries a mana cost of {1}{B} and a mana value of 2. It serves as a strategic tool for players seeking to control the board through a unique voting mechanic rather than direct damage or destruction. The gameplay revolves around a council vote initiated by the player. Each opponent must choose between death and torture. If the vote favors death, the player can sacrifice one of their opponent's creatures. If torture wins or the vote is tied, the opponent loses 4 life. This dual outcome makes the card a flexible answer to various board states, appealing to collectors who appreciate interactive game design. Vintage Masters is a special reprint set that brings powerful cards from the game's history into the Modern format. Collectors often seek out cards like Tyrant's Choice to complete set collections or to acquire specific art and printing styles from this era. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, owning Tyrant's Choice means holding a card that exemplifies the strategic depth of the Vintage Masters expansion. Whether you are building a collection focused on black sorceries or completing the Vintage Masters checklist, this card represents a key interaction in the game's competitive and casual scenes. Its straightforward mechanics and impactful effects have made it a memorable part of the set for many players.
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Tyrant's Choice
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Daarken
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Will of the council — Starting with you, each player votes for death or torture. If death gets more votes, each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice. If torture gets more votes or the vote is tied, each opponent loses 4 life.
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