Protection Racket
New Capenna Commander Promos 39p • rare
- Set
- New Capenna Commander Promos
- Collector number
- 39p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Ernanda Souza
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, repeat the following process for each opponent in turn order. Reveal the top card of your library. That player may pay life equal to that card's mana value. If they do, exile that card. Otherwise, put it into your hand.
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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Where it came from
Protection Racket was released as part of the Streets of New Capenna Commander set in 2022. It captures the thematic essence of the set's art deco, noir-inspired plane, where various criminal families vie for control over the city's resources. The card mechanics simulate the act of forcing an opponent into a difficult choice regarding their hand and life total, mirroring the high-stakes extortion and intimidation tactics central to the set's flavor.
The artwork, illustrated by Greg Staples, utilizes a dramatic, shadowed aesthetic that evokes the gritty urban atmosphere of New Capenna. Staples focused on conveying the menace and cold calculation inherent in the criminal underworld, utilizing lighting to emphasize the power dynamic between the card's subject and its victims. Upon release, the card was noted for its unique 'punisher' mechanic, which sparked considerable discussion among players regarding its efficiency and role in multiplayer Commander games.
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