The 2017 Magic Online Promos Ambition's Cost foil card is an Uncommon Sorcery featuring artwork by Zezhou Chen.
Ambition's Cost
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic Online Promos
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The 2017 Magic Online Promos Ambition's Cost foil card represents a distinct entry in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game catalog. Identified by card number 62523 and printed with a foil finish, this Uncommon Sorcery offers collectors a tangible piece of the game's promotional history. The card was illustrated by Zezhou Chen, whose artistic vision brings the card's identity to life within the set's framework. Designed as a black mana Sorcery with a mana value of four, Ambition's Cost provides a strategic option for players seeking card advantage. The card's mechanics allow the player to draw three cards at the cost of losing three life, a trade-off that defines its role in gameplay. This dynamic makes it a recognizable tool for those analyzing the game's mechanics or building decks around resource management. For collectors, the foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal that distinguishes this release from its non-foil counterparts. The Magic Online Promos set serves as a unique chapter in the game's timeline, capturing cards distributed through digital platforms that have since become part of the game's legacy. Owning a physical representation of a promo card bridges the gap between digital play and physical collecting. Whether you are interested in the strategic depth of Sorceries or the aesthetic of foil finishes, this card offers a compelling addition to any collection. The combination of its specific mana cost, card drawing effect, and promotional status makes it a notable item for fans of the game's history and mechanics.
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Ambition's Cost
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Zezhou Chen
Card Stock
English
Foil
{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




















