The 1999 Mercadian Masques release of Sustenance (#278) is a foil enchantment card from Magic: The Gathering, offering a distinct finish for collectors of the era.
Sustenance
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Mercadian Masques
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Description
Designed by artist Qiao Dafu, this card features a foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors focusing on parallel treatments from the late 1990s. As an Uncommon card, it serves as a foundational piece for set builders aiming to complete the Mercadian Masques collection. The card's gameplay function allows players to sacrifice a land to boost a creature's power and toughness, reflecting the strategic depth characteristic of the game's design during this period. For investors and hobbyists alike, the Mercadian Masques set remains a significant chapter in Magic history, and acquiring foil versions of key cards like Sustenance adds value to any curated collection. Completing a set of Mercadian Masques requires attention to detail, particularly with rare and uncommon foil cards that may be harder to locate. This product represents a catalog entry for the specific card identity, ensuring authenticity and correct set attribution for serious TCG collectors.
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Card Details
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Sustenance
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Qiao Dafu
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{G}
Enchantment
G
Card Text
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{1}, Sacrifice a land: Target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
Like the dryads, the forest itself willingly gives up some of its life for the sake of the future.
