Compulsion

Description

The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Wilds of Eldraine Enchanting Tales release brings the fantasy aesthetic of the plane to life, and Compulsion (#15) is a standout blue Uncommon enchantment within this collection. As a foil variant, this card features a shimmering finish that enhances its visual appeal, making it a desirable addition for both collectors and players looking to expand their Magic: The Gathering library. Designed by Aeron Ng, this enchantment serves a practical yet thematic purpose in gameplay. It allows players to trade card resources for information advantage through two distinct modes. By paying one blue mana and discarding a card from hand, you can draw a new card, effectively recycling resources. Alternatively, sacrificing the enchantment itself provides another card draw opportunity, offering flexibility in how you manage your board state and hand size. This dual-purpose design makes it a versatile tool in any blue-based strategy. The flavor text, "O my love, would that you could understand! / Adventure beckons; I must take its hand," drawn from "The Scholar & the Knight," reinforces the card’s identity within the fairy-tale narrative of Eldraine. This thematic depth is a hallmark of the Enchanting Tales subset, which reimagines iconic cards with whimsical, storybook-inspired designs. Collectors often seek out foil versions of these cards for their aesthetic quality and the unique artistic treatments that distinguish them from standard prints. For those building decks in formats like Commander or Standard, Compulsion provides a low-mana-cost option for maintaining card advantage. Its mana cost of {1}{U} and mana value of 2 allow it to be cast early in the game, setting up plays that can snowball into a dominant position. Whether you are completing a set of Wilds of Eldraine Enchanting Tales foil cards or looking to add a reliable draw engine to your collection, this card represents a key piece of the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem.