The Greed card from Magic: The Gathering's Classic Sixth Edition is a powerful black enchantment that allows players to trade life for card advantage. A staple of the 1999 release, it remains a favorite among TCG enthusiasts.
Greed
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Classic Sixth Edition
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The Greed card from Magic: The Gathering's Classic Sixth Edition offers a strategic trade-off between life total and card advantage. Released in 1999 as card number 135, this Rare enchantment belongs to the black color identity and features the mana cost of three generic mana and one black mana. Its rules text allows the controller to pay two life to draw a card, making it a versatile tool for resource management in various deck archetypes. The flavor text, attributed to Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching, underscores the thematic danger of lavish desires and discontentment. Artists like Phil Foglio contribute to the visual legacy of this era, though the card's mechanical impact is its primary draw for players. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Classic Sixth Edition sets or to build competitive lists that leverage its efficient drawing power. For investors and hobbyists alike, understanding the card's role in the broader Magic: The Gathering ecosystem is essential. Whether you are looking to enhance your collection or deepen your understanding of the game's mechanics, this card represents a significant part of the franchise's enduring appeal.
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Greed
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Phil Foglio
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}
Enchantment
B
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{B}, Pay 2 life: Draw a card.
"There is no calamity greater than lavish desires. There is no greater guilt than discontentment. And there is no greater disaster than greed." —Lao Tsu, *Tao Te Ching*, (trans. Chan)