Duress
The Zeta Set 282 • common
- Set
- The Zeta Set
- Collector number
- 282
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- MSCHF
What it does
Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a noncreature, nonland card from it. That player discards that card.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Duress was originally introduced as a core component of the Urza's Saga expansion in 1998, a set designed to push the power level of black-aligned discard mechanics. The card was conceived to provide players with a proactive way to interact with an opponent's hand, forcing the reveal and discarding of non-creature, non-land cards. By providing essential information alongside tactical disruption, it quickly cemented its status as a foundational utility piece in competitive formats, prioritizing strategic foresight over raw damage output.
The illustration by Greg Staples captures the psychological weight of the spell, utilizing shadow and high-contrast imagery to evoke the feeling of forced revelation. Staples intended the artwork to reflect the invasive nature of the ability, depicting a figure stripped of their defenses. Upon its release, the card was widely praised by players for its efficiency, and it remains a frequent reprint in various iterations, maintaining a consistent role in historical and contemporary deck archetypes.
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