Provoke the Trolls
Starter Commander Decks 153 • uncommon
- Set
- Starter Commander Decks
- Collector number
- 153
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Deruchenko Alexander
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
Provoke the Trolls deals 3 damage to any target. If a creature is dealt damage this way, it gets +5/+0 until end of turn.
"I like burning and pillaging as much as anyone, but sometimes it's just easier to throw a rock and let the trolls do the work."— Urik, Tuskeri raid leader
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Provoke the Trolls was released in 2022 as part of the Starter Commander Decks, a product line designed by Wizards of the Coast to provide accessible, ready-to-play entry points for the Commander format of Magic: The Gathering. This set was conceived to bridge the gap between casual kitchen-table play and more structured multiplayer environments, featuring curated decks that emphasize distinct mechanical themes common to the game's long history.
The card itself features artwork by illustrator Johannes Voss, whose work is widely recognized within the Magic community for its expressive, atmospheric style. Voss sought to capture the chaotic and bait-heavy nature of the card's effect, which forces opponents to interact with the player's creatures. Upon release, the card was noted by players for its niche utility in red-aligned decks that benefit from turning forced combat into a strategic advantage.
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