This 2014 Magic: The Gathering card, Desperate Stand, is card number 147 from the Journey into Nyx expansion, featuring an uncommon rarity sorcery.
Desperate Stand
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Journey into Nyx
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Desperate Stand is a distinct sorcery card from the 2014 Magic: The Gathering expansion, Journey into Nyx. Identified as card number 147 with an uncommon rarity, this card appeals to collectors focusing on the set's complete roster or those interested in its specific gameplay mechanics. The card features a mana cost of {R}{W} and possesses a mana value of 2, allowing it to affect target creatures by granting them +2/+0 power along with first strike and vigilance until the end of the turn. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out Journey into Nyx cards to complete their set collections or to explore the strategic depth of the era's design. The card's rules text includes the Strive mechanic, which increases the casting cost for additional targets, adding a layer of tactical decision-making for players and enthusiasts alike. As part of the JOU set code release, Desperate Stand represents a notable entry in the game's history, drawing interest from hobbyists who value both the aesthetic and mechanical contributions of individual cards.
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Desperate Stand
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Raymond Swanland
Card Stock
English
{R}{W}
Sorcery
R, W
Card Text
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Strive — This spell costs {R}{W} more to cast for each target beyond the first. Any number of target creatures each get +2/+0 and gain first strike and vigilance until end of turn.
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