The 1996 Alliances expansion with this Rare Royal Decree card from Magic: The Gathering.
Royal Decree
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Alliances
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Royal Decree stands as a pivotal white enchantment from Magic: The Gathering’s 1996 Alliances expansion. Designed by Pete Venters and assigned card number 14, this Rare card costs {2}{W}{W} to cast. It features the cumulative upkeep mechanic, requiring players to pay {W} each turn or sacrifice the permanent. Simultaneously, it deals damage to controllers of tapped Swamps, Mountains, black, or red permanents, creating a powerful deterrent against opponent strategies. Royal Decree remains a favorite among vintage enthusiasts and competitive players alike due to its versatile board control capabilities. Completing a set of Alliances cards requires securing this release, making it a sought-after item for serious collectors. The card’s enduring appeal lies in its strategic depth and historical significance within the trading card game community.
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Royal Decree
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Pete Venters
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}{W}
Enchantment
W
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Cumulative upkeep {W} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) Whenever a Swamp, Mountain, black permanent, or red permanent becomes tapped, this enchantment deals 1 damage to that permanent's controller.