The 2008 Magic: The Gathering Eventide Unwilling Recruit foil card (#64). This uncommon sorcery features bold artwork and powerful gameplay mechanics for dedicated MTG collectors.
Unwilling Recruit
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Eventide
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Description
Designed with a foil finish, this card captures the attention of enthusiasts who appreciate the visual polish and historical significance of the Eventide era. The release remains a popular choice for those building complete Eventide collections or seeking specific foil treatments from that period. From a gameplay perspective, Unwilling Recruit offers a unique strategic option for players utilizing red mana decks. The card allows the caster to gain control of a target creature until the end of the turn. In addition to this control shift, the creature is untapped and granted a +X/+0 bonus to its power, along with haste until the end of the turn. This combination of effects makes it a flexible tool for temporary board manipulation, appealing to collectors who value both the aesthetic and mechanical depth of Magic: The Gathering cards. Whether you are a long-time veteran of the game or a new collector exploring the rich history of Magic sets, this card represents a tangible piece of gaming history. Its foil variant adds an extra layer of desirability, making it a valuable addition to any serious collection of Magic: The Gathering artifacts.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Unwilling Recruit
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Dave Allsop
Card Stock
English
Foil
{X}{R}{R}{R}
Sorcery
R
Card Text
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Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gets +X/+0 and gains haste until end of turn.
Frorn didn't want to be kept, but he didn't want to be thrown back either.
