Forethought Amulet
Legends 277 • rare
- Set
- Legends
- Collector number
- 277
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Melissa A. Benson
- Market price
- $19.73
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this artifact unless you pay 3 generic mana.
If an instant or sorcery source would deal 3 or more damage to you, it deals 2 damage to you instead.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Forethought Amulet was released in 1994 as part of the Legends expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was notable for being the first expansion designed by players rather than the original internal team, aiming to introduce more complex mechanics and high-fantasy flavor to the game. It emerged during the early, rapid expansion phase of the game’s history when the developers were experimenting with card types that offered utility in exchange for mana efficiency.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Anson Maddocks, whose distinctive, gritty style defined much of the early visual identity of the game. The design of the Amulet features an artifact that allows a player to pay mana to prevent damage, reflecting the set's focus on defensive play and board control. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche utility tool, valued primarily by players looking for incremental advantages in longer games rather than for aggressive playstyles.
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