Gather Courage

Gather Courage was released in 2005 as part of the Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set introduced the concept of guild-aligned mechanics, with this particular card highlighting the Selesnya Conclave, a guild centered on nature, community, and the collective strength of many. It was designed as a combat trick, utilizing the convoke mechanic to allow players to cast the spell by tapping their other creatures, embodying the communal philosophy of the Selesnya guild.

The artwork was illustrated by Matt Cavotta, who was a prolific contributor to the game during the mid-2000s. His illustration captures the essence of the Selesnya identity, depicting a moment of spiritual or physical fortification amidst the dense, sprawling cityscape of the plane of Ravnica. The card was well-received by players at the time for its efficiency in Limited formats, where the ability to utilize board presence to mitigate mana costs provided a distinct strategic advantage.