The Rack
| Name | The Rack |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact |
| Description | As this artifact enters, choose an opponent. At the beginning of the chosen player's upkeep, this artifact deals X damage to that player, where X is 3 minus the number of cards in their hand. |
| Flavor | Invented in Mishra's earlier days, the Rack was once his most feared creation. |
| Artist | Nic Klein |
| Set | Mystery Booster 2 #141 |
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About The Rack
The Rack, Artifact, designed by Richard Thomas first released in May, 2020 in the set Antiquities and was printed exactly in 12 different ways. It see play in 1 formats: Premodern. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of ₱ 140.80.
A deck that focuses on disrupting the opponent's hand size, such as a discard-heavy strategy, would benefit from using The Rack in Magic: the Gathering. While The Rack can be effective in punishing opponents with low hand sizes, there are better options like Shrieking Affliction which deals damage regardless of the opponent's choice. However, The Rack can still see play in decks looking to apply consistent pressure and disrupt the opponent's resources.
Rules
10/04/04
You choose one opposing player as this card enters the battlefield and it only affects that one player. This choice is not changed even if this card changes controllers. It becomes useless but stays on the battlefield if the chosen player leaves the game.
Where to buy
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Frequently asked questions about The Rack
What type of card is The Rack?
The Rack is a Artifact card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does The Rack do?
As this artifact enters, choose an opponent. At the beginning of the chosen player's upkeep, this artifact deals X damage to that player, where X is 3 minus the number of cards in their hand.
How much does The Rack cost?
The Rack currently starts at ₱ 140.80. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is The Rack from?
The Rack was first released in the set Antiquities, illustrated by Richard Thomas.
Is The Rack legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- The Rack can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What competitive formats is The Rack played in?
The Rack sees competitive metagame play in 1 format(s): Premodern.
What cards are similar to The Rack?
Cards similar to The Rack include Black Vise, Storm World. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.




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