Magic: The Gathering

Insist

Torment 127 • rare

Set: Torment
Collector number: 127
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: green mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Green
Artist: Franz Vohwinkel
Market price: $2.02

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What it's worth

$2.02market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$1.57 – $2.02 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare sorcery from the Torment set, this card represents a specific mechanical choice for players seeking to influence the flow of the game. Its inclusion in this collection highlights the work of artist Franz Vohwinkel and serves as a notable example of the card types found within this particular release.

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What it does

The next creature spell you cast this turn can't be countered.

Draw a card.

"Finesse is no match for brute force."— Seton, centaur druid

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Insist was released in 2002 as part of the Torment expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was designed around the theme of black mana, shifting the traditional color pie mechanics to emphasize the game's darker elements. As a rare sorcery, the card reflects the set's mechanical focus on graveyard recursion and psychological manipulation, which were key components of the competitive meta during the Odyssey block.

The card’s visual identity was established by artist Franz Vohwinkel, who has been a prolific contributor to the game since the late 1990s. His illustration for Insist captures the eerie, surrealist aesthetic characteristic of the Torment era. Upon its release, the card was received primarily as a niche utility spell, noted by players for its ability to prevent counter-magic from interfering with crucial creature spells during a turn.

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