Thumbscrews
| Name | Thumbscrews |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact |
| Description | At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have five or more cards in hand, Thumbscrews deals 1 damage to target opponent or planeswalker. |
| Flavor | "We will start small, I think." —Volrath |
| Artist | Charles Gillespie |
| Set | Tempest #312 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Thumbscrews
Thumbscrews, Artifact, designed by Charles Gillespie first released in Oct, 1997 in the set Tempest. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 0.70.
Thumbscrews could be beneficial in a control deck that focuses on card advantage and disrupting the opponent's hand size, as it provides a consistent source of damage if the opponent has a full hand. However, there are likely better options for dealing damage or controlling the opponent's resources in Magic: the Gathering, such as more versatile removal spells or creatures with repeatable abilities. Thumbscrews may not see much play in competitive decks, but could still be a fun and thematic inclusion in casual or themed decks.
Rules
10/04/04
It checks the number of cards in your hand at the beginning of upkeep, and if you have 4 or fewer cards in hand it will not trigger. It checks again when it resolves and will not deal damage unless you still have 5 or more cards in hand.
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What type of card is Thumbscrews?
Thumbscrews is a Artifact card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Thumbscrews do?
At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have five or more cards in hand, Thumbscrews deals 1 damage to target opponent or planeswalker.
How much does Thumbscrews cost?
Thumbscrews currently starts at C$ 0.70. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Thumbscrews from?
Thumbscrews was first released in the set Tempest, illustrated by Charles Gillespie.
Is Thumbscrews legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Thumbscrews can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Thumbscrews?
Cards similar to Thumbscrews include Scalding Tongs, Fireblade Artist. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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