Protection Racket
New Capenna Commander 39 • rare
- Set
- New Capenna Commander
- Collector number
- 39
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Ernanda Souza
- Market price
- $3.87
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 in 2022 as part of the Streets of New Capenna Commander set, a thematic expansion for Magic: The Gathering that draws heavy inspiration from 1920s Art Deco aesthetics and noir-inflected crime syndicates. The card represents the aggressive, resource-demanding nature of the Obscura, one of the five crime families vying for control of the metropolis. Its mechanics reflect the high-stakes ultimatum typical of underworld racketeering, forcing opponents to choose between discarding powerful cards or fueling their rival's advantage.
The card was illustrated by Wisnu Tan, who utilized a bold, stylized approach to capture the atmospheric menace of the New Capenna setting. By focusing on the interplay of shadow and sharp, industrial linework, the design emphasizes the power dynamics inherent in the flavor text. Upon its release, it was noted by players for its disruptive potential in multiplayer formats, solidifying its place as a functional and thematic centerpiece for decks focused on political manipulation and hand destruction.
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