The Sheer Drop foil card from the 2015 Battle for Zendikar set is a white sorcery featuring the Awaken mechanic, identified as card number 48 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Sheer Drop
2015 • Magic: The Gathering • Battle for Zendikar
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The Sheer Drop foil card, cataloged as number 48 in the 2015 Battle for Zendikar expansion, represents a distinct strategic option within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Clint Cearley, this white sorcery card features a shimmering foil treatment that enhances its visual appeal for collectors. The card’s mechanics allow players to destroy a target tapped creature, offering utility in controlling the battlefield. Alternatively, by casting it for its Awaken cost of five generic mana and one white mana, players can transform a land they control into a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste, placing three +1/+1 counters on it. This dual functionality makes the Sheer Drop foil card a versatile addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. The Battle for Zendikar set remains a notable release in the game's history, and this card is sought after by enthusiasts who appreciate its unique gameplay options and the quality of its foil finish. Collectors often value the Sheer Drop foil card for its combination of practical in-game utility and aesthetic presentation, making it a standout piece for those building their Magic: The Gathering libraries.
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Featured
Sheer Drop
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Clint Cearley
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{W}
Sorcery
W
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Destroy target tapped creature. Awaken 3—{5}{W} (If you cast this spell for {5}{W}, also put three +1/+1 counters on target land you control and it becomes a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste. It's still a land.)