Martyr's Cause
Urza's Legacy 13 • uncommon
- Set
- Urza's Legacy
- Collector number
- 13
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Jeff Laubenstein
- Market price
- $1.98
What it does
Sacrifice a creature: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to any target this turn, prevent that damage.
Dying is a soldier's talent.
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
Martyr's Cause was released in 1999 as part of the Urza's Legacy expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed to explore the mechanical intricacies of the Urza block, focusing heavily on artifacts and complex interactions that defined the game's competitive environment during that era. It emerged during a period where Wizards of the Coast was pushing the boundaries of card power levels, leading to a meta-game that remained influential for years to come.
The card features artwork by Greg Staples, who contributed a somber, illustrative style that fit the thematic weight of the card's name. Designed as a white enchantment, the card allows players to sacrifice creatures to prevent damage, reflecting themes of noble sacrifice common in the set's lore. It was received by players as a niche but strategically potent defensive tool, valued primarily for its ability to protect key assets during intense matches.
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