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Distress
Magic: The Gathering | Magic 2012 (M12) - Singles
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| Rarity | C |
| Number | 94 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Magic 2012 (M12) |
| Other Versions | |
| Type | Sorcery |
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Format Legality
Card Profilecommon
About Distress
Distress from Magic 2012 (M12) is currently available from around $0.19. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Sorcery
Mana Cost
Mana Value 2Color Identity
BlackCard Text
Target player reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. That player discards that card.
Flavor Text
"Of course I'm sure I've gone mad. The little man who crawled out of my eye was quite clear on this."
Card Facts
Expansion
Magic 2012 (M12)
Current Floor
$0.19
Rarity
common
Artist
Michael C. Hayes
Released
July 2011
EDHREC Rank
#18,816
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Distress worth?
Distress is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.19 for Magic 2012 (M12). This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Distress has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Distress legal in Commander?
Distress is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Distress legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Distress on the Reserved List?
No. Distress is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Distress in-game text?
In game, Distress is a Sorcery with text that starts: "Target player reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. That player discards that card.".
How popular is Distress in Commander decks?
Distress ranks #18,816 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Distress
This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.
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