Retaliation
Urza's Saga 272 • uncommon
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 272
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Tom Fleming
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Creatures you control have "Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a creature, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."
A foul, metallic stench clogged Urza's senses. It was then he knew his brother was no more.
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
Retaliation was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set is widely regarded by players and historians as a pivotal moment in the game’s history, introducing the enchantment-heavy focus of the Urza block and complex mechanics that fundamentally shifted competitive play. The card was designed to represent the flavor of an ongoing conflict, rewarding players for sustained combat engagement.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Val Mayerik. Known for his work in both comics and fantasy art, Mayerik utilized a distinct, evocative style that fit the gritty, high-magic aesthetic of the Urza block. The illustration depicts a vengeful spirit or warrior poised for a counterattack, capturing the essence of the card’s mechanical intent to punish an opponent's aggression during the combat phase.
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