The foil version of Nourishing Shoal, card #137 from the 2005 Magic: The Gathering set Betrayers of Kamigawa, designed for strategic deck building.
Nourishing Shoal
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Betrayers of Kamigawa
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Nourishing Shoal stands as a distinctive green arcane instant from the 2005 Magic: The Gathering expansion, Betrayers of Kamigawa. Identified as card number 137 in the set, this foil variant offers collectors a visually striking piece of TCG history. The card’s unique mechanic allows players to exile a green card from their hand with a specific mana value to cast it for free, in exchange for gaining life equal to that value. This flexible effect makes it a staple in various green-based strategies. For collectors focusing on the Betrayers of Kamigawa era, this foil card represents a key component of the set's identity. Greg Staples provided the artwork, adding to the card's appeal among fans of the franchise. The foil finish enhances its aesthetic value, making it a desirable addition to any organized collection. Whether you are completing a full set of Betrayers of Kamigawa or seeking specific staples for your Magic: The Gathering library, this card provides both functional utility and collectible merit.
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Nourishing Shoal
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Greg Staples
Card Stock
English
Foil
{X}{G}{G}
Instant — Arcane
G
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You may exile a green card with mana value X from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. You gain X life.