The Ritual of Subdual is a rare enchantment card from the 2008 Masters Edition II set, cataloged as number 174. This product represents a key component for collectors of the Magic: The Gathering franchise.
Ritual of Subdual
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition II
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Ritual of Subdual stands as a significant piece of Magic: The Gathering history, originating from the 2008 Masters Edition II expansion. As the 174th card in this set, it functions as a powerful enchantment that demands strategic resource management from players. The card’s design centers on a cumulative upkeep mechanic, requiring the controller to pay an increasing cost each turn to keep it in play. If the cost is not met, the permanent is sacrificed, adding a layer of risk that defines its gameplay role. For collectors, this card is valued for its place within the prestigious Masters Edition lineage, which brings together iconic cards from the game's history into a cohesive format. Its status as a rare card from a pivotal era in trading card game development makes it a notable addition to any serious collection.
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Ritual of Subdual
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Justin Hampton
Card Stock
English
{4}{G}{G}
Enchantment
G
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Cumulative upkeep {2} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) If a land is tapped for mana, it produces colorless mana instead of any other type.
"That which does not bend to the will of Freyalise shall surely break." —Kolbjörn, elder druid of the Juniper Order