Sword-Point Diplomacy
Ixalan Promos 126p • rare
- Set
- Ixalan Promos
- Collector number
- 126p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $0.40
What it does
Reveal the top three cards of your library. For each of those cards, put that card into your hand unless any opponent pays 3 life. Then exile the rest.
"Take my blood if you want. Just don't take my gold!"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sword-Point Diplomacy was released as a promotional card for the Magic: The Gathering set Ixalan in 2017. As part of a cycle of cards exploring the theme of 'punisher' mechanics, it was designed to force opponents into a difficult decision: either sacrifice valuable life totals or provide the caster with card advantage. This card encapsulates the high-stakes, pirate-themed tension central to the Ixalan narrative, where explorers and buccaneers clash in a race for ancient treasure.
The artwork was illustrated by Magali Villeneuve, a prominent figure in fantasy art. Villeneuve sought to depict the intense, atmospheric standoff inherent to the card's name, utilizing dramatic lighting and detailed character expressions to emphasize the gravity of the choice presented to the opponent. Upon its release, the card became a focal point of discussion within the competitive community regarding the efficacy of forced-choice mechanics in standard play environments.
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