Magic: The Gathering

Despise

Khans of Tarkir 69 • uncommon

Set: Khans of Tarkir
Collector number: 69
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: black mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Black
Artist: Todd Lockwood
Market price: $0.23

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$0.23market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.16 – $0.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon sorcery provides a tactical advantage by allowing you to disrupt an opponent's strategy before they can play their key threats. Its presence in the collection highlights the importance of hand interaction as a fundamental tool for controlling the pace of a game.

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What it does

Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a creature or planeswalker card from it. That player discards that card.

"You have returned from fire, traitor. This time I will see you leave as ashes."— Zurgo, to Sarkhan Vol

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Despise was released in 2014 as part of the Khans of Tarkir set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card functions as a targeted discard spell, allowing a player to look at an opponent's hand and force them to discard a creature or planeswalker. It was designed to provide tactical interaction in the competitive landscape of the era, reflecting the set's thematic focus on the shifting power dynamics of the war-torn plane of Tarkir.

The illustration was created by veteran fantasy artist Todd Lockwood, known for his long tenure contributing iconic imagery to the game. Lockwood’s design for Despise captures the visceral, dark essence of black mana through a sharp, character-focused composition that emphasizes the psychological weight of the spell. Upon release, it was received as a functional, cost-effective tool for players looking to disrupt their opponent's game plan, remaining a staple choice for sideboards and budget-friendly discard strategies.

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