Act of Heroism

Act of Heroism is an instant card released in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering set Hour of Devastation, which serves as the concluding chapter of the Amonkhet block. The set centers on the return of the dragon god Nicol Bolas to the plane of Amonkhet and the resulting catastrophic destruction of the city of Naktamun. The card functions as a combat trick, offering both an attack boost and vigilance to a creature, reflecting the desperate final stand of the plane's inhabitants against an overwhelming existential threat.

The artwork, illustrated by Greg Staples, captures a moment of high tension and cinematic action consistent with the set's overarching theme of heroic struggle against divine malice. Staples utilized a dramatic, sweeping composition to convey the emotional weight of the scene, emphasizing the resilience of the characters in the face of near-certain ruin. Upon release, the card was received as a standard utility piece for limited formats, appreciated by players for its thematic resonance and mechanical versatility in board combat.