Magic: The Gathering

Destructive Tampering

Core Set 2021 141 • common

Set: Core Set 2021
Collector number: 141
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Red
Artist: Titus Lunter
Market price: $0.04

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$0.04market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.04 – $0.07 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common card represents a functional piece of utility for players looking to disrupt an opponent's resources during gameplay. Its inclusion in this specific set provides a reliable, accessible way to manage the board by interacting with artifacts or enchantments.

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What it does

Choose one —

• Destroy target artifact.

• Creatures without flying can't block this turn.

"I don't think they'll appreciate my . . . adjustments."— Karavin, renegade saboteur

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Destructive Tampering was released in 2020 as part of the Core Set 2021 for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the card serves as a functional reprint of effects that allow players to destroy artifacts or enchantments, a staple mechanic in Red-aligned decks intended to provide utility against diverse board states.

The card features artwork by Wisnu Tan, who captured a chaotic, explosive energy that aligns with the Red color identity in Magic's philosophy. It was received as a straightforward, versatile tool for limited formats, designed to ensure that players had access to necessary reactive tools while maintaining the high-fantasy aesthetic signature to the set's thematic core.

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