Magic: The Gathering

Compulsion

Torment 34 • uncommon

Set: Torment
Collector number: 34
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Blue
Artist: Christopher Moeller
Market price: $0.20

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What it's worth

$0.20market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.19 – $0.20 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon enchantment, Compulsion offers players a tactical way to filter through their deck by trading unwanted cards for fresh draws. Its presence in the Torment set highlights the strategic depth collectors seek, as it provides a consistent tool for maintaining an advantage during play.

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Card face

What it does

1 generic mana blue mana, Discard a card: Draw a card.

1 generic mana blue mana, Sacrifice this enchantment: Draw a card.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Compulsion was released in 2002 as part of the Torment expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was thematic, focusing on themes of madness and sacrifice within the gothic, nightmarish plane of Otaria. The card was designed as an uncommon enchantment, intended to provide players with a repetitive card-filtering mechanism that rewards tactical patience over aggressive play.

The artwork was provided by Christopher Moeller, a prolific illustrator known for his dynamic and moody aesthetic during this era of the game. Moeller’s design captures the psychological toll of the card's effect, depicting a character struggling under the weight of an unseen influence. Upon its release, the card became a staple in control-oriented deck archetypes, valued for its utility in navigating late-game board states.

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About

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