The 2012 Magic: The Gathering Dark Ascension #8 foil card, 'Gather the Townsfolk,' is a white sorcery that creates Human creature tokens and features a powerful fateful hour effect.
Gather the Townsfolk
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Dark Ascension
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Description
Within this expansion, card number 8 is 'Gather the Townsfolk,' a white sorcery printed with a rare foil treatment that distinguishes it from the standard common versions. This finish appeals to collectors who value the tactile and visual contrast that foil printing brings to the card's design. As a two-mana spell, Gather the Townsfolk serves as a critical resource in gameplay, allowing players to create two 1/1 white Human creature tokens. The card introduces a unique mechanic known as 'fateful hour,' which activates if the player’s life total is five or less. When this condition is met, the spell produces five tokens instead of two, offering a dramatic shift in board presence during the later stages of a game. This duality makes the card a staple for strategies focused on token generation and aggressive attacks. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, the Dark Ascension set remains a significant chapter in the game's history. Collectors often seek out specific card numbers and treatments to complete their sets or to build curated collections of foil commons. The foil version of card #8 is particularly noted for its shimmering finish, which catches the light and highlights the card’s white mana identity. Whether you are a long-time veteran or new to the hobby, adding this card to your collection provides a tangible piece of TCG history.
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Card Details
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Gather the Townsfolk
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Dan Murayama Scott
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}
Sorcery
W
Card Text
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Create two 1/1 white Human creature tokens. Fateful hour — If you have 5 or less life, create five of those tokens instead.
In the memories of those they lost lies the strength needed to defend their city.
FAQ
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What does the fateful hour mechanic do on this card?
The fateful hour mechanic triggers an enhanced effect if your life total is five or less at the time of casting. For Gather the Townsfolk, this means creating five 1/1 white Human tokens instead of the standard two.
Is the Dark Ascension #8 card a rare or common card?
In the Dark Ascension set, Gather the Townsfolk is classified as a common card. The foil version is a special treatment within the common rarity tier, making it visually distinct from the non-foil commons.
What type of card is Gather the Townsfolk in Magic: The Gathering?
Gather the Townsfolk is a sorcery card that costs two mana (one white and one generic). It is primarily used to generate creature tokens, which can be used to attack or block in the game.
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