This rare foil Cowardice card from Magic: The Gathering's 1999 Mercadian Masques expansion offers collectors a distinctive piece of the game's early blue strategy history.
Cowardice
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Mercadian Masques
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Released in 1999 as card number 70 in the Mercadian Masques set, Cowardice is a blue Enchantment that serves as a pivotal control element for Magic: The Gathering collectors. Designed by Scott M. The card's effect allows players to return any creature targeted by a spell or ability back to its owner's hand, effectively negating the threat before it resolves. This mechanic makes Cowardice a valuable tool for defensive decks aiming to disrupt opponent strategies. Collectors of the third block era appreciate the card's role in shaping blue's interactive playstyle during the late 1990s. For investors and hobbyists, owning this rare foil card represents a tangible connection to a foundational period in trading card game history. The card's enduring appeal lies in its simple yet powerful text, which has influenced design philosophy for decades. Whether you are building a vintage collection or acquiring key pieces for your Magic: The Gathering library, this card offers both nostalgic value and gameplay relevance.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Cowardice
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Scott M. Fischer
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{U}{U}
Enchantment
U
Card Text
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Whenever a creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, return that creature to its owner's hand. (It won't be affected by the spell or ability.)
Gerrard was the Mercadian soldiers' greatest hero; they followed him blindly. When he left, they stumbled around blindly.