The 2014 Magic: The Gathering Journey into Nyx foil card #40, Hour of Need. An uncommon instant with a striking blue finish designed by Jesper Ejsing.
Hour of Need
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Journey into Nyx
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Printed with a foil treatment, this card features artwork by Jesper Ejsing and carries the JOU set code for easy identification among collectors. As an instant with a mana value of three, Hour of Need offers a strategic option for players seeking to manipulate the battlefield by exiling target creatures. For each creature removed this way, its controller generates a 4/4 blue Sphinx creature token with flying, creating a powerful exchange that defines its gameplay role. The card's identity is firmly rooted in the Journey into Nyx series, making it a recognizable piece for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Whether building a collection of rare artifacts or focusing on specific set completions, this foil version stands out for its professional presentation and enduring popularity within the hobby. The combination of strategic depth and aesthetic quality makes it a valuable addition to any serious collector's portfolio.
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Hour of Need
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Jesper Ejsing
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{U}
Instant
U
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Strive — This spell costs {1}{U} more to cast for each target beyond the first. Exile any number of target creatures. For each creature exiled this way, its controller creates a 4/4 blue Sphinx creature token with flying.