Gollum's Grasp on Shadows
In the world of Magic: The Gathering, few tales resonate like that of Gollum, the creature forever tormented by his obsession. With The Torment of Gollum, you wield a sorcery that not only taps into the depths of your opponent's hand but also embodies the cunning nature of its namesake. By forcing your adversary to reveal their hand, you can choose a nonland card for them to discard, effectively disrupting their strategy while they feel the weight of Gollum's anguish.
This card excels in control decks, especially when paired with cards like Thoughtseize or Duress, allowing you to extract vital information before the discard. Additionally, with the Amass mechanic, it generates an Army creature that grows stronger with each iteration, creating a formidable presence on the battlefield. Just like Gollum, this card represents both the burden of knowledge and the thrill of power—perfect for a shrewd player seeking to dominate the game.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {3}{B}
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Card Type: Sorcery
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Subtypes: None
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. That player discards that card. Amass Orcs 2. (Put two +1/+1 counters on an Army you control. It's also a 0/0 black Orc Army creature token.)
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Power / Toughness: N/A
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Loyalty: N/A
