The 1999 Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks Duress card, card number js132. A foundational black sorcery for collectors of the WC99 set.
Duress
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Decks
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At the heart of the black decks in this set is Duress, a common sorcery identified by card number js132. This card serves as a pivotal disruption tool, allowing the caster to force an opponent to reveal their hand and discard a non-creature, non-land card of your choice. Its low mana cost makes it an efficient answer to opponent strategies, reflecting the aggressive blue-black archetypes prevalent in competitive play during the late 90s. For collectors, the World Championship Decks set holds a special place in TCG history due to its innovative design and the opportunity to own a piece of competitive magic. Whether you are building a vintage collection or seeking to complete the WC99 series, this card represents a key component of the original World Championship experience. The enduring appeal of these decks lies in their connection to the top-tier players and strategies that defined the game's early competitive landscape. Collectors often seek out these cards to understand the evolution of the game's mechanics and the historical context of its most influential expansions. The simple yet impactful design of the World Championship Decks cards appeals to both nostalgia-driven fans and new players exploring the game's rich history.
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Duress
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Lawrence Snelly
Card Stock
English
{B}
Sorcery
B
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Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a noncreature, nonland card from it. That player discards that card.
"We decide who is worthy of our works." —Gix, Yawgmoth praetor
