Monologue Tax
Commander 2021 19 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2021
- Collector number
- 19
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Justine Cruz
- Market price
- $3.20
What it does
Whenever an opponent casts their second spell each turn, you create a Treasure token.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Monologue Tax was released in 2021 as part of the Commander 2021 set, specifically within the Silverquill Statement deck. Designed by Wizards of the Coast for the multiplayer Commander format, the card was crafted to provide white-aligned decks with a tool for card advantage, a recurring challenge for the color's mechanical identity in competitive play. The mechanics reflect a 'taxing' philosophy, mirroring the color's historical emphasis on slowing down opponents and levying costs for their actions.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Livia Prima, who utilized a regal and bureaucratic aesthetic to capture the theme of a forced tithe. The artwork emphasizes the somber, administrative nature of the spell, depicting a figure overseeing a collection process. Upon its debut, the card was noted by players for its conditional nature, sparking discussions about white's access to ramp and resource generation compared to other colors in the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem.
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