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Magic: The Gathering

Hope Estheim

Final Fantasy 491 • rare

Set
Final Fantasy
Collector number
491
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
white mana blue mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Blue · White
Artist
Fariba Khamseh
Market price
$1.73
$1.73est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
4other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

Lifelink

At the beginning of your end step, each opponent mills X cards, where X is the amount of life you gained this turn.

"If we have the power to destroy Cocoon, then we have the power to save it."
Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperNot legal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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Hope Estheim first appeared as a central protagonist in the 2009 video game Final Fantasy XIII, developed and published by Square Enix. This card, bearing the collector number 491, originates from the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game, a tabletop series that translates the visual history of the franchise into a competitive format. The character’s design, overseen by Tetsuya Nomura, reflects his arc from a sheltered youth into a resilient combatant, utilizing his signature boomerang-style weapons in a futuristic, high-fantasy aesthetic.

The card captures the artistic sensibilities of the game's production, featuring key art that highlights the somber, character-driven narrative of Final Fantasy XIII. Upon the release of the card game, these illustrations were widely praised by players for maintaining the high visual standards of the original title. The design balances character loyalty with mechanical utility, serving as both a memento for fans of the game's story and a functional piece for those engaging in the game's complex strategy.

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