Format jargon Hand Disruption Glossary H · All terms Spells or effects that force the opponent to discard cards, removing options from their hand. See also Adjacent terms Discard The action of removing cards from a player's hand, either voluntarily or forced by an opponent's spell. Tempo The concept of using fewer resources than the opponent to accomplish the same goal, effectively gaining time advantage. Tempo is a central strategic axis in Premodern.