Cerebral Confiscation is a compact black sorcery that fits neatly into hand disruption plans in Murders at Karlov Manor. For {2}{B} you choose an angle of attack: either force an opponent to discard two cards or pull a single nonland card from their revealed hand and make them discard it. The effect is straightforward, but it rewards timing and reads of the table. Play it after a draw step or to punish a midgame tutor and you convert one spell into significant card advantage.
From a lore perspective the card feels like a whispered interrogation in the manor hall where secrets are extracted and reputations are lost. In practical play the card slots easily into decks that want early interaction or late-game clean up; it is metalogical and plays well with graveyard synergies that want cards in the bin. Experienced players will appreciate the choice it offers and the flexibility when facing hand disruption hate.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{B}
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Card Type – Sorcery
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Subtypes – (none)
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Choose one — • Target opponent discards two cards. • Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. That player discards that card.
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Power / Toughness – N A
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Loyalty – N A
