The Last-Minute Chopping mythic rare foil (Card #21) from Magic: The Gathering's 2021 Happy Holidays set. This festive sorcery delivers powerful strategic options for collectors and players.
Last-Minute Chopping
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Happy Holidays
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Description
The Last-Minute Chopping mythic rare foil stands out as a distinctive addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection, particularly for enthusiasts of the 2021 Happy Holidays set. As Card #21 in this limited promotional release, it combines festive thematic elements with a potent sorcery effect that appeals to both competitive strategists and thematic collectors. The foil finish adds a premium visual texture, making it a visually striking piece for display or play. Designed by artist Marta Nael, this card is a Sorcery with a mana cost of {1}{U}{B}, requiring three total mana to cast. Its blue and black color identity allows for versatile integration into decks that leverage control or combo strategies. The card's rules text centers on a clever interaction with an opponent: if they acknowledge remembering to get you a present, they must give you a card from outside the game; otherwise, you gain control of one of their permanents. This dynamic creates high-stakes decisions that can dramatically shift the game's momentum. The mythic rare rarity ensures that this card holds a special place in the collector's hierarchy, offering a blend of scarcity and utility. Whether you are building a themed collection around the 2021 release or seeking powerful cards for your library, this foil sorcery provides a compelling reason to add it to your inventory. The card's unique ability to potentially gain control of an opponent's permanent or acquire external cards makes it a memorable and impactful piece of the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Last-Minute Chopping
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Marta Nael
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}{B}
Sorcery
B, U
Card Text
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Ask target opponent if they remembered to get you a present. If they say yes, they put a card they own from outside the game into your hand. Otherwise, you gain control of target permanent they control.
"Dear brother, I couldn't forget you if I tried, and I *have* tried."
FAQ
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What is the mana cost and color identity of Last-Minute Chopping?
Last-Minute Chopping has a mana cost of {1}{U}{B} and a mana value of 3. It is a blue and black sorcery, fitting into decks that utilize those colors for control or combo strategies.
How does the Last-Minute Chopping card effect work in gameplay?
The card asks a target opponent if they remembered to get you a present. If they say yes, they put a card they own from outside the game into your hand. If they say no, you gain control of a target permanent they control.
Is Last-Minute Chopping part of a standard set or a special release?
Last-Minute Chopping is part of the Happy Holidays set, a special promotional release from 2021 for Magic: The Gathering. It is designated as Card #21 in this set and features a foil finish.
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