Sword-Point Diplomacy
Ixalan Promos 126s • rare
- Set
- Ixalan Promos
- Collector number
- 126s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Finish
- Foil
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 part of the Ixalan set for Magic: The Gathering in 2017. The card was designed as a rare sorcery that mechanically emphasizes the theme of the set, which focuses on pirate-themed resource management and the tension between aggressive play and card advantage. Its inclusion in the Ixalan Promos, marked with the 126s collector number, denotes a specific promotional version often distributed through Friday Night Magic events or specialized organized play kits to encourage community participation.
The artwork was commissioned from Eric Deschamps, a prominent illustrator known for his dynamic and atmospheric work within the fantasy genre. Deschamps aimed to capture the essence of a high-stakes parley between opposing pirate factions, utilizing warm, dramatic lighting to highlight the uncertainty of the negotiation. Upon release, the card received mixed reactions from the competitive community, as its 'punisher' mechanic—allowing the opponent to choose between taking damage or granting the caster cards—was viewed as difficult to optimize in tournament formats.
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