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Distress
M12 · Magic 2012 #94 · Common · released 2011-07-15
{B}{B}
Sorcery
Target player reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. That player discards that card.
"Of course I'm sure I've gone mad. The little man who crawled out of my eye was quite clear on this."
Distress is a common black sorcery from Magic 2012 (2011). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2004 to 2011. Recent market prices range from $0.12 to $0.58 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.22
USD Foil$0.24
Format legality
Where you can play Distress in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.12 to $0.58 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Tenth Edition at $0.12.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions of Kamigawa | 111 | Common | $0.26 | $0.58 |
| Tenth Edition | 136 | Common | $0.12 | — |
| Magic 2012 This page | 94 | Common | $0.25 | $0.24 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2014-02-01If you target yourself with this spell, you must reveal your entire hand to the other players just as any other player would.
Frequently asked questions
Is Distress legal in Commander?
Yes — Distress is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Distress legal in?
Distress is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Distress been printed?
Distress has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2004 to 2011.
What is the cheapest printing of Distress?
The cheapest printing is Tenth Edition (#136) at about $0.12.
Who illustrated Distress?
This printing of Distress was illustrated by Michael C. Hayes.