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The 2017 Hour of Devastation expansion with this rare foil version of Oketra's Last Mercy, card number 18 in Magic: The Gathering.

Oketra's Last Mercy

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Hour of Devastation

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Product Overview

Description

Oketra's Last Mercy stands as a potent white sorcery within the 2017 Hour of Devastation expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Identified as card number 18, this rare treatment offers collectors a distinct foil finish that enhances its visual appeal. The card’s effect allows a player to reset their life total to the starting amount, a powerful defensive tool that comes with the significant drawback of delaying the untapping of controlled lands. This mechanical trade-off defines its strategic value in the game, making it a notable inclusion for decks focused on survival and tempo control. For collectors, the Hour of Devastation set represents a pivotal era in Magic: The Gathering’s history, drawing inspiration from ancient Egyptian mythology and architecture. The foil variant of Oketra's Last Mercy is particularly sought after by enthusiasts looking to complete their set collections with high-quality examples. As a rare card, it holds a specific place in the hierarchy of the expansion, appealing to those who appreciate the artistic and mechanical depth of the series. Building a comprehensive collection of Magic: The Gathering cards often involves tracking down rare treatments from pivotal sets like Hour of Devastation. This product represents the catalog identity for this card, ensuring that collectors can identify the exact edition, set code (HOU), and rarity associated with it. Whether you are a veteran player returning to the format or a new collector exploring the game's rich history, understanding the context of this card adds depth to your hobby. The combination of its unique game effect and the distinctive foil treatment makes it a memorable piece for any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast's archive.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2017

Series

Hour of Devastation

Card Number

#18

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Howard Lyon

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{1}{W}{W}

Type

Sorcery

Color

W

Card Text

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Your life total becomes equal to your starting life total. Lands you control don't untap during your next untap step.

To the end, all Oketra did was for others.

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What does Oketra's Last Mercy do in Magic: The Gathering?

Oketra's Last Mercy is a rare white sorcery that sets a player's life total back to their starting amount. The trade-off for this powerful healing effect is that all lands the player controls do not untap during their next untap step, temporarily limiting their resource recovery.

Why is the foil version of Oketra's Last Mercy sought after?

The foil treatment gives the card a reflective, shimmering finish that distinguishes it from the non-foil versions found in standard boosters. Collectors often prioritize foil versions of rare cards like Oketra's Last Mercy to enhance the visual display of their completed sets.

How does this card fit into the Hour of Devastation set?

Found as card number 18 in the Hour of Devastation expansion, this card is part of a set themed around ancient Egyptian mythology. It represents the white mana pool's defensive capabilities within the narrative and mechanical framework of the Hour of Devastation storyline.

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