The Dark Ascension rare sorcery Increasing Ambition (#69) offers powerful card search abilities and a flashback mechanic for graveyard recursion.
Increasing Ambition
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Dark Ascension
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Released in 2012, this card serves as a potent tool for players seeking to manipulate their deck's resources. Designed by Volkan Baǵa, the card represents a strategic option within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem. As a black sorcery with a mana cost of {4}{B} and a mana value of 5, Increasing Ambition allows you to search your library for a card and put it into your hand, followed by shuffling. This standard effect provides flexibility in finding specific answers or threats. However, the card's true versatility lies in its flashback ability, which costs {7}{B}. If you cast Increasing Ambition from your graveyard, you may search for two cards instead of one. This unique interaction makes it a valuable asset for decks that utilize graveyard strategies, allowing for significant card advantage when the spell is cast a second time. The card’s design reflects the era's focus on efficient sorceries that impact the board state through resource acceleration. For enthusiasts building collections, the Dark Ascension set offers a cohesive aesthetic and strategic diversity that defines this period of the game. Whether you are a player looking to enhance your deck's search capabilities or a collector interested in the evolution of sorcery design, Increasing Ambition stands out for its dual functionality. The flashback mechanic adds a layer of complexity that rewards careful planning and resource management. As you explore the broader Magic: The Gathering catalog, cards like this one highlight the intricate balance between mana investment and long-term strategic payoff.
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Increasing Ambition
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Magic: The Gathering
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Volkan Baǵa
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English
{4}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Search your library for a card and put that card into your hand. If this spell was cast from a graveyard, instead search your library for two cards and put those cards into your hand. Then shuffle. Flashback {7}{B} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)







