| Dexterity card | |
|---|---|
| Mechanic | |
| Introduced | Alpha |
| Last used | Unfinity |
| Statistics |
2 cards
 50%  50% 55 Acorn cards  14.5%  3.6%  27.3% 14.5%  5.5%  1.8%  3.6%  1.8% 27.3% |
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Dexterity cards in Magic are those that require some physical skill to achieve maximum effect, for example by flipping or dropping card(s) from a height of at least one foot onto the playing area.[1]
History[ | ]
Chaos Orb and Falling Star were the first dexterity cards printed in black border and are banned in Vintage. Dexterity cards are no longer made in black border, but can still be printed as Acorn cards.[2][3][4]
There is a "Ripping card" variant used twice in Unglued which requires the card to be torn "into pieces" during activation. One of these does not require any additional dexterity action. For obvious reasons, ripping is rated 10 on the Gotcha Scale, meaning that players do not enjoy the mechanic and it's unlikely to be reprinted.[5]
Rulings[ | ]
- If for any reason, a player is unable to perform the required feat of dexterity or other physical action, players may discuss using an equivalent task with the playgroup. If you can find a suitable substitute that upholds the spirit of the card, players may use that instead.[6]
- A player is also allowed to designate another person to act in their place for that physical action or feat of dexterity.[7]
References[ | ]
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (February 29, 2012). "Dexterity cards? What are those?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 05, 2015). "You said silver bordered is "don't do things we can currently do in black border".". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (July 30, 2017). "When did dexerity cards get banned?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 26, 2022). "Making Space, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2020-09-16). "Where does ripping cards (Blacker Lotus and Chaos Confetti) fall on the Gotcha Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater and Jess Dunks (October 7, 2022). "Unfinity Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 23, 2022). "As a disabled player of Magic the gathering I have to admit to being a little disapointed by the design of the Attraction, Dart Throw.". Blogatog. Tumblr.