Gather the Townsfolk, card number 12 from Magic: The Gathering's 2016 Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed expansion, designed for strategic token gameplay.
Gather the Townsfolk
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed
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Gather the Townsfolk serves as a versatile white sorcery from the 2016 Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed expansion by Magic: The Gathering. Identified as card number 12 in the set, this common card offers collectors and players a reliable method for generating early-game board presence. The card features a mana cost of {1}{W} and functions as a key component for decks focused on creature generation. Its unique Fateful hour ability allows players to create five 1/1 white Human creature tokens instead of the standard two if their life total drops to five or less, adding a dynamic strategic layer to gameplay. This mechanic encourages risk-taking and rewards aggressive playstyles, making the card a staple in various competitive and casual formats. The artistic interpretation by Dan Murayama Scott complements the card's theme of communal defense and resilience. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed collections or to utilize its powerful token-creating effect in their Magic: The Gathering strategies. The card's straightforward design and potent ability make it a valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast's library.
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Gather the Townsfolk
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Dan Murayama Scott
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English
{1}{W}
Sorcery
W
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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.