Hesitation
Stronghold 33 • uncommon
- Set
- Stronghold
- Collector number
- 33
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
When a player casts a spell, sacrifice this enchantment and counter that spell.
Gerrard hesitated, looking up at the enemy ship. The future hesitated with him, changed forever by the pause.
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
Hesitation was released in 1998 as part of the Stronghold expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in the backdrop of the Rath cycle, the card was designed to reflect the tension and strategic delays inherent in the set's mechanical identity, providing a defensive enchantment that forces opponents to sacrifice creatures or stall their development. It emerged during a period when Wizards of the Coast was expanding the game's tactical depth by introducing more complex layered interactions on the battlefield.
The card’s visual identity was crafted by veteran artist Pete Venters, whose work became a cornerstone of the game's mid-90s aesthetic. Venters leaned into a moody, atmospheric style for this piece, emphasizing the psychological burden suggested by the card's name. Upon its release, it was noted for its utility in control-oriented decks, though it remained a niche inclusion that resonated primarily with players who prioritized board presence and resource denial.
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