Close Encounter, card #176 from Magic: The Gathering's 2025 Edge of Eternities expansion. This Uncommon Instant offers a unique gameplay experience for collectors.
Close Encounter
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Edge of Eternities
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Close Encounter (card #176) is a distinct entry within the 2025 Edge of Eternities expansion of Magic: The Gathering. As an Uncommon card, it provides collectors with a tangible piece of the set's evolving narrative, crafted by artist Inkognit. The card features a standard mana cost of {1}{G} and functions as an Instant, allowing for strategic play during any phase of the game. The card’s mechanics offer a compelling tactical choice for players and investors alike. By paying an additional cost, the caster can designate a creature they control or a warped creature card they own in exile. Close Encounter then deals damage to a target creature equal to the power of that chosen entity. This dynamic interaction highlights the strategic depth embedded in Edge of Eternities, making it a notable card for those building decks or focusing on specific mechanics within the format. For collectors, the value of Close Encounter lies in its place within the broader Edge of Eternities ecosystem. It represents a specific moment in the game's ongoing story, marked by its unique card number and set code (EOE). Whether you are hunting for specific rarities or looking to complete a curated selection of modern Magic cards, this piece adds substance to any collection. The combination of its gameplay utility and set significance makes it a key identifier for fans of the 2025 release.
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Close Encounter
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Inkognit
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English
{1}{G}
Instant
G
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As an additional cost to cast this spell, choose a creature you control or a warped creature card you own in exile. Close Encounter deals damage equal to the power of the chosen creature or card to target creature.
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