Press the Enemy
| Name | Press the Enemy |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Return target spell or nonland permanent an opponent controls to its owner's hand. You may cast an instant or sorcery spell with equal or lesser mana value from your hand without paying its mana cost. |
| Flavor | "I showed the blade reforged to him. He is not so mighty yet that he is above fear." |
| Artist | Valera Lutfullina |
| Set | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth #516 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
About Press the Enemy
Press the Enemy, Instant, designed by Valera Lutfullina first released in June 2023 in the set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth and was printed exactly in 5 different ways. It see play in 1 format: Modern. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 0.81.
A deck focused on tempo and control would benefit from using Press the Enemy, as it allows for disruption of the opponent's strategy while also providing the opportunity to cast another spell for free. While Press the Enemy is a strong card for its versatility and potential for advantage, there are other cards like Cryptic Command that offer similar effects with additional options, making them potentially better choices for competitive play. However, Press the Enemy could still see play in certain decks looking for a specific combination of effects and mana efficiency.
Rules
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If a permanent with {X} in its mana cost is returned to a player's hand this way, {X} is 0 for the purpose of evaluating its mana value.
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If a spell is returned to its owner's hand, it's removed from the stack and thus will not resolve. The spell isn't countered; it just no longer exists. This works against a spell that can't be countered.
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If a spell with {X} in its mana cost is returned to a player's hand this way, {X} is the value chosen as the spell was cast for the purpose of evaluating the spell's mana value.
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If the spell you cast has {X} in its mana cost, you must choose 0 as the value of X.
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If you cast a spell "without paying its mana cost," you can't pay any alternative costs. You can, however, pay additional costs, such as kicker costs. If the card has any mandatory additional costs, you must pay those.
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Frequently asked questions about Press the Enemy
What type of card is Press the Enemy?
Press the Enemy is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What is the effect of Press the Enemy?
Return target spell or nonland permanent an opponent controls to its owner's hand. You may cast an instant or sorcery spell with equal or lesser mana value from your hand without paying its mana cost.
What is the price of Press the Enemy?
Press the Enemy currently starts at C$ 0.81. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What is the original set of Press the Enemy?
Press the Enemy was first released in the set The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, illustrated by Valera Lutfullina.
What is the legality of Press the Enemy?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Press the Enemy can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What are the competitive formats of Press the Enemy?
Press the Enemy sees competitive metagame play in 1 format(s): Modern.
What cards are similar to Press the Enemy?
Cards similar to Press the Enemy include Out of the Way. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.