The 2005 foil rare Heartless Hidetsugu from Magic: The Gathering's Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion, featuring a powerful life-draining ability.
Heartless Hidetsugu
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Betrayers of Kamigawa
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Released in 2005 as card number 107 in the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion, the Magic: The Gathering foil rare Heartless Hidetsugu is a highly sought-after piece for TCG enthusiasts. This legendary creature, classified as an Ogre Shaman, boasts a mana cost of three generic and two red mana, requiring a total mana value of five to cast. With a power and toughness of 4/3, it enters the battlefield as a formidable presence capable of executing a devastating global effect. The card’s primary ability allows players to tap it to deal damage to each player equal to half their life total, rounded down. This mechanic makes it a pivotal card for collectors who appreciate strategic depth and iconic design from the Kamigawa block. Illustrated by Carl Critchlow, the foil treatment adds a shimmering aesthetic that appeals to those focused on completing the full Betrayers of Kamigawa set or building themed collections. The distinct red border and legendary supertype further define its identity within the game’s extensive history. For investors and hobbyists alike, this foil version represents a tangible connection to one of Magic’s most creative eras, offering both nostalgic value and enduring gameplay relevance.
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Featured Subject
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Heartless Hidetsugu
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{R}{R}
Legendary Creature — Ogre Shaman
4 / 3
R
Card Text
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{T}: Heartless Hidetsugu deals damage to each player equal to half that player's life total, rounded down.
Hidetsugu held over a dozen oni in blood oath. At his touch, rocks scorched. At his word, cities burned.
