Distress

Distress (Tenth Edition)
Michael Sutfin

Target player reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. That player discards that card.

"They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. I like to break windows and take what's inside." —Braids, dementia summoner

Distress (Magic 2012)
Michael C. Hayes

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 (Champions of Kamigawa)
Michael Sutfin

Target player reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. That player discards that card.

"Today I asked Master Dosan what the ogre mages did with the humans they sacrificed. He gave me a hard look and said to think no more on the matter." —Meditation journal of young budoka

Blossoming Calm (Modern Horizons 2)
Michael C. Hayes

You gain hexproof until your next turn. You gain 2 life. Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)

Mood: A spell that protects her from her enemies.

Paragon of Gathering Mists (Magic 2015)
Michael C. Hayes

Other blue creatures you control get +1/+1. {U}, {T}: Another target blue creature you control gains flying until end of turn.

Shadow-Rite Priest (Dominaria United)
Michael C. Hayes

Other Clerics you control get +1/+1. {3}{B}{B}, {T}, Sacrifice another Cleric: Search your library for a black creature card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Angelic Accord (The List)
Michael C. Hayes

At the beginning of each end step, if you gained 4 or more life this turn, create a 4/4 white Angel creature token with flying.

As demons are drawn to suffering, angels are drawn to acts of benevolence.

Gorgon's Head (Born of the Gods)
Michael C. Hayes

Equipped creature has deathtouch. Equip {2}

"You slew the gorgon? Show me." —King Igalus, last words

Stealer of Secrets (Return to Ravnica)
Michael C. Hayes

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, draw a card.

The Dimir would hire her, if only they knew where she lived. The Azorius would condemn her, if only they knew her name.

Appetite for Brains (Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed)
Michael C. Hayes

Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it with mana value 4 or greater and exile that card.

Just as with a peach, the first bite is always the juiciest.

Pilfered Plans (Dragon's Maze)
Michael C. Hayes

Target player mills two cards. Draw two cards.

Mirko Vosk hunted anyone with knowledge of the maze, draining the chances of the other guilds.

Stealer of Secrets (Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska)
Michael C. Hayes

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, draw a card.

The Dimir would hire her, if only they knew where she lived. The Azorius would condemn her, if only they knew her name.

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter (Commander 2011)
Michael C. Hayes

Flying, lifelink Sacrifice a creature: Put X +1/+1 counters on Vish Kal, where X is the sacrificed creature's power. Remove all +1/+1 counters from Vish Kal: Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn for each +1/+1 counter removed this way.

Appetite for Brains (Avacyn Restored)
Michael C. Hayes

Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it with mana value 4 or greater and exile that card.

Just as with a peach, the first bite is always the juiciest.

Mind Sculpt (Magic 2013)
Michael C. Hayes

Target opponent mills seven cards.

"Your mind was a curious mix of madness and genius. I just took away the genius." —Jace Beleren

Sanctum Prelate (Modern Horizons 2)
Michael C. Hayes

As this creature enters, choose a number. Noncreature spells with mana value equal to the chosen number can't be cast.

"This area is off-limits to you."

Purge the Profane (Gatecrash)
Michael C. Hayes

Target opponent discards two cards and you gain 2 life.

The Orzhov hear the plans of the other guilds through the guilty thoughts of the disloyal.

Shadow-Rite Priest (Dominaria United Promos)
Michael C. Hayes

Other Clerics you control get +1/+1. {3}{B}{B}, {T}, Sacrifice another Cleric: Search your library for a black creature card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Backstabbing is common within demonic cults. So are front- and side-stabbing.

Pilfered Plans (Starter Commander Decks)
Michael C. Hayes

Target player mills two cards. Draw two cards.

Mirko Vosk hunted anyone with knowledge of the maze, draining the chances of the other guilds.

Truefire Paladin (Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters)
Michael C. Hayes

Vigilance {R}{W}: This creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn. {R}{W}: This creature gains first strike until end of turn.

Undead Alchemist (Midnight Hunt Commander)
Michael C. Hayes

If a Zombie you control would deal combat damage to a player, instead that player mills that many cards. Whenever a creature card is put into an opponent's graveyard from their library, exile that card and create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token.

Sanctifier en-Vec (Modern Horizons 2 Promos)
Michael C. Hayes

Protection from black and from red When this creature enters, exile all cards that are black or red from all graveyards. If a black or red permanent, spell, or card not on the battlefield would be put into a graveyard, exile it instead.

Crumbling Colossus (The List)
Michael C. Hayes

Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.) When this creature attacks, sacrifice it at end of combat.

Angelic Accord (Magic 2014)
Michael C. Hayes

At the beginning of each end step, if you gained 4 or more life this turn, create a 4/4 white Angel creature token with flying.

As demons are drawn to suffering, angels are drawn to acts of benevolence.

Truefire Paladin (Gatecrash)
Michael C. Hayes

Vigilance {R}{W}: This creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn. {R}{W}: This creature gains first strike until end of turn.

Kill Shot (Conspiracy: Take the Crown)
Michael C. Hayes

Destroy target attacking creature.

Mardu archers are trained in Dakla, the way of the bow. They never miss their target, no matter how small, how fast, or how far away.

Kill Shot (Khans of Tarkir)
Michael C. Hayes

Destroy target attacking creature.

Mardu archers are trained in Dakla, the way of the bow. They never miss their target, no matter how small, how fast, or how far away.

Dictate of Erebos (Journey into Nyx)
Michael C. Hayes

Flash Whenever a creature you control dies, each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.

"I take no pleasure in your suffering, but it is necessary. Once you accept your fate you'll find eternity more tolerable."

Mind Sculpt (Magic 2015)
Michael C. Hayes

Target opponent mills seven cards.

"Your mind was a curious mix of madness and genius. I just took away the genius." —Jace Beleren

Stealer of Secrets (Welcome Deck 2017)
Michael C. Hayes

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, draw a card.

The Dimir would hire her, if only they knew where she lived. The Azorius would condemn her, if only they knew her name.

Blossoming Calm (Modern Horizons 2)
Michael C. Hayes

You gain hexproof until your next turn. You gain 2 life. Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)

Human (Avacyn Restored Tokens)
Michael C. Hayes

Cathedral Sanctifier (Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed)
Michael C. Hayes

When this creature enters, you gain 3 life.

"Evil will soon be vanquished. What Innistrad most needs now is healing."

Distress (Magic 2012)
Michael C. Hayes

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."

Curse of Bloodletting (Dark Ascension)
Michael C. Hayes

Enchant player If a source would deal damage to enchanted player, it deals double that damage to that player instead.

It is the demon's mark, an infernal claim on the flesh of the guilty.

Pilfered Plans (Modern Masters 2017)
Michael C. Hayes

Target player mills two cards. Draw two cards.

Mirko Vosk hunted anyone with knowledge of the maze, draining the chances of the other guilds.

Sanctifier en-Vec (Modern Horizons 2)
Michael C. Hayes

Protection from black and from red When this creature enters, exile all cards that are black or red from all graveyards. If a black or red permanent, spell, or card not on the battlefield would be put into a graveyard, exile it instead.

Shadow-Rite Priest (Dominaria United)
Michael C. Hayes

Other Clerics you control get +1/+1. {3}{B}{B}, {T}, Sacrifice another Cleric: Search your library for a black creature card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Backstabbing is common within demonic cults. So are front- and side-stabbing.

Nearheath Stalker (Dark Ascension)
Michael C. Hayes

Undying (When this creature dies, if it had no +1/+1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a +1/+1 counter on it.)

"Do not speak of this to the elders. They look unfavorably upon my indulgences."

Undead Alchemist (Innistrad)
Michael C. Hayes

If a Zombie you control would deal combat damage to a player, instead that player mills that many cards. Whenever a creature card is put into an opponent's graveyard from their library, exile that card and create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token.

Noble Quarry (Born of the Gods)
Michael C. Hayes

Bestow {5}{G} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) All creatures able to block this creature or enchanted creature do so. Enchanted creature gets +1/+1.

Mind Sculpt (The List)
Michael C. Hayes

Target opponent mills seven cards.

"Your mind was a curious mix of madness and genius. I just took away the genius." —Jace Beleren

Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter (Commander 2011 Launch Party)
Michael C. Hayes

Flying, lifelink Sacrifice a creature: Put X +1/+1 counters on Vish Kal, where X is the sacrificed creature's power. Remove all +1/+1 counters from Vish Kal: Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn for each +1/+1 counter removed this way.

Crumbling Colossus (Magic 2012)
Michael C. Hayes

Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.) When this creature attacks, sacrifice it at end of combat.

Sanctifier en-Vec (Modern Horizons 2)
Michael C. Hayes

Protection from black and from red When this creature enters, exile all cards that are black or red from all graveyards. If a black or red permanent, spell, or card not on the battlefield would be put into a graveyard, exile it instead.

Siren of the Fanged Coast (Born of the Gods)
Michael C. Hayes

Flying Tribute 3 (As this creature enters, an opponent of your choice may put three +1/+1 counters on it.) When this creature enters, if tribute wasn't paid, gain control of target creature.

Reckless Waif (Innistrad)
Michael C. Hayes

Noble Quarry (Commander 2015)
Michael C. Hayes

Bestow {5}{G} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) All creatures able to block this creature or enchanted creature do so. Enchanted creature gets +1/+1.

Civilized Scholar (Innistrad)
Michael C. Hayes

Angelic Accord (Iconic Masters)
Michael C. Hayes

At the beginning of each end step, if you gained 4 or more life this turn, create a 4/4 white Angel creature token with flying.

As demons are drawn to suffering, angels are drawn to acts of benevolence.

Dictate of Erebos (The List)
Michael C. Hayes

Flash Whenever a creature you control dies, each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.

"I take no pleasure in your suffering, but it is necessary. Once you accept your fate you'll find eternity more tolerable."

Shadow-Rite Priest (Dominaria United Promos)
Michael C. Hayes

Other Clerics you control get +1/+1. {3}{B}{B}, {T}, Sacrifice another Cleric: Search your library for a black creature card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Backstabbing is common within demonic cults. So are front- and side-stabbing.

Appetite for Brains (Ultimate Masters)
Michael C. Hayes

Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it with mana value 4 or greater and exile that card.

Just as with a peach, the first bite is always the juiciest.

Cathedral Sanctifier (Avacyn Restored)
Michael C. Hayes

When this creature enters, you gain 3 life.

"Evil will soon be vanquished. What Innistrad most needs now is healing."

Stealer of Secrets (URL/Convention Promos)
Michael C. Hayes

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, draw a card.

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Vish Kal, Blood Arbiter (Double Masters)
Michael C. Hayes

Flying, lifelink Sacrifice a creature: Put X +1/+1 counters on Vish Kal, where X is the sacrificed creature's power. Remove all +1/+1 counters from Vish Kal: Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn for each +1/+1 counter removed this way.

Fetid Gargantua (Modern Horizons 3)
Michael C. Hayes

{2}{B}: Adapt 2. (If this creature has no +1/+1 counters on it, put two +1/+1 counters on it.) Whenever one or more +1/+1 counters are put on this creature, you may draw two cards. If you do, you lose 2 life.

When the night comes knocking —Kessig expression meaning "in dire times"

Deviant Glee (Return to Ravnica)
Michael C. Hayes

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +2/+1 and has "{R}: This creature gains trample until end of turn."

"You just need the right incentive to fulfill my dreams."

Sanctifier en-Vec (Modern Horizons 2)
Michael C. Hayes

Protection from black and from red When this creature enters, exile all cards that are black or red from all graveyards. If a black or red permanent, spell, or card not on the battlefield would be put into a graveyard, exile it instead.