Fateful Showdown
Kaladesh Promos 114s • rare
- Set
- Kaladesh Promos
- Collector number
- 114s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Chris Rallis
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Fateful Showdown deals damage to any target equal to the number of cards in your hand. Discard all the cards in your hand, then draw that many cards.
Tonight at the Grand Exhibition, witness Head Judge Tezzeret face off against the infamous renegade Pia Nalaar.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Fateful Showdown was released in 2016 as part of the Kaladesh expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a rare instant spell, it reflects the block's innovative focus on artifacts and inventive mechanical synergies. This specific version is a promotional printing, characterized by a unique border or stamp that distinguishes it from the standard card found in booster packs, often distributed at promotional events like Friday Night Magic.
The card’s illustration is the work of artist Magali Villeneuve, whose distinct style brings a high-fantasy aesthetic to the vivid, steampunk-inspired world of Kaladesh. Her design captures the intense narrative of a critical confrontation, aligning with the card's effect of dealing damage based on the number of cards in a player's hand. Upon its release, players noted its utility in combo-heavy decks, valuing the card for its ability to clear the board while simultaneously refreshing a player’s resources.
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