The Masters Edition II Royal Decree foil card (#31) is a white Enchantment featuring the cumulative upkeep mechanic, designed by Pete Venters for the 2008 release.
Royal Decree
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition II
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Released in 2008 as part of the Masters Edition II expansion, the Royal Decree card (#31) holds a distinct place in Magic: The Gathering history. This white Enchantment requires players to manage cumulative upkeep, adding a strategic layer to the game as age counters accumulate. The foil treatment enhances its visual appeal, making it a standout piece for collectors focusing on vintage artifacts from this era. Designed by Pete Venters, this card features a mana cost of four and impacts gameplay by dealing damage to controllers of tapped black or red permanents. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this product represents a tangible connection to the strategic depth of the Masters Edition II set. Its enduring design and functional gameplay mechanics continue to attract attention from those who appreciate the evolution of the game's enchantment cards. Whether used for casual play or as a catalog addition, the Royal Decree foil remains a notable entry for collectors tracking the series' key artifacts.
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Royal Decree
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Pete Venters
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{W}{W}
Enchantment
W
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Cumulative upkeep {W} (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.) Whenever a Swamp, Mountain, black permanent, or red permanent becomes tapped, this enchantment deals 1 damage to that permanent's controller.