The 2021 Magic: The Gathering Kaldheim Commander subset featuring Ambition's Cost, card number 47. This uncommon sorcery offers powerful card draw mechanics for your deck.
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Kaldheim • Commander
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Ambition's Cost is the 47th card in the Commander subset of Magic: The Gathering's Kaldheim set, released in 2021. Designed by artist Zezhou Chen and bearing the set code KHC, this uncommon sorcery is a staple for collectors focusing on black mana strategies. As a single-color card with a mana value of four, it fits seamlessly into decks built around the B color identity. The card's mechanics are straightforward yet impactful: it allows the caster to draw three cards while losing three life. This risk-reward dynamic makes it a valuable tool for aggressive or combo-oriented builds where card advantage is critical. Collectors often seek out this entry to complete their Kaldheim Commander sets, appreciating its role in the broader narrative of the plane. For investors and hobbyists, the Kaldheim Commander subset represents a distinct era in Magic's history, offering unique interactions and design choices that differ from standard expansions. Ambition's Cost stands out as a functional piece of that puzzle, valued for its efficiency and thematic resonance within the black mana color pie. Whether you are building a new Commander deck or adding to your collection of rare sorceries, this card provides a solid foundation for strategic gameplay. With a focus on authenticity and variety, we help enthusiasts build comprehensive libraries of their favorite trading cards.
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Ambition's Cost
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Zezhou Chen
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}
Sorcery
B
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You draw three cards and you lose 3 life.
"Conquering your first world is the hardest, after all. My power grew as I moved from world to world, taking anything that would make the next taking easier." —Ob Nixilis
FAQ
Ambition's Cost has a mana cost of three generic mana and one black mana, totaling a mana value of four. This makes it accessible in the mid-game for decks capable of generating sufficient black mana.
Ambition's Cost is an Uncommon Sorcery card from the Kaldheim Commander subset. It is printed with the set code KHC and is part of the black mana color identity.
The card allows you to draw three cards but causes you to lose three life. This effect provides significant card advantage at the cost of your health, making it a powerful tool for aggressive strategies.
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