War Cadence is a red Enchantment from the 2013 Magic: The Gathering Commander preconstructed set, distinguished by its ability to impose a tax on blocking creatures.
War Cadence
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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War Cadence, card number 128 from the 2013 Commander set, is a red Enchantment that offers strategic disruption through conditional blocking costs. Designed for the Commander format, this Uncommon card invites players to leverage its {2}{R} mana cost to create significant tactical advantages during combat. The card allows the controller to assign a variable cost to blocking, forcing opponents to pay {X} for each creature they use to block, thereby protecting your army from standard defensive maneuvers. Collectors appreciate this card for its clean design and interactive gameplay mechanics that define the Commander experience. As part of the C13 release, War Cadence represents the evolving strategic depth of the format, where resource management and combat trickery are paramount. The card’s flavor text hints at the chaotic nature of goblin warfare, adding narrative flavor to its mechanical utility. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, this piece serves as a functional tool for deck building and a tangible connection to the 2013 Commander era. Whether you are focusing on completing set collections or seeking versatile enchantments for your red decks, War Cadence stands out as a notable entry in the C13 catalog.
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War Cadence
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
John Matson
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}
Enchantment
R
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{X}{R}: This turn, creatures can't block unless their controller pays {X} for each blocking creature they control.
The rhythm isn't a call to arms, but a signal that the goblins have made a new enemy.
