Sacrifice

Description

The 1994 Magic: The Gathering Foreign Black Border Sacrifice card, numbered 126, is an uncommon Instant spell designed for the French language edition of the game. Created by artist Dan Frazier, this card is part of the original Foreign Black Border set, which represents a foundational era for the Trading Card Game. The card features a mana cost of {B} and a mana value of 1, utilizing black mana to execute its unique effect. Sacrifice allows players to convert a creature into mana resources. To cast this spell, the player must sacrifice a creature as an additional cost. In return, the player adds an amount of black mana equal to the sacrificed creature's mana value. This mechanic provides a strategic method to generate mana quickly, often turning a losing board state into a playable one by leveraging the mana value of existing permanents. Collectors appreciate this card for its role in the early history of Magic: The Gathering. The Foreign Black Border set is distinct from the standard English release, making this French-language version a specific target for those building regional collections. The card is printed as an uncommon and carries the card number 126 in the 1994 Foreign Black Border set. The card's straightforward design and powerful mana-acceleration effect have kept it relevant in various formats over the decades. The card's rules text allows a player to sacrifice a creature as an additional cost to cast the spell, then add an amount of black mana equal to that creature's mana value.