The 2005 Magic: The Gathering Ninth Edition Threaten card (223★) is a sought-after foil uncommon sorcery, offering vintage collectors a key piece of the format's foundational era.
Threaten
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ninth Edition
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Threaten, card number 223★ from the 2005 Magic: The Gathering Ninth Edition, remains a functional and collectible piece of trading card history. As an uncommon sorcery with a mana cost of {2}{R}, this card allows players to untap a target creature and gain control of it until the end of the turn, granting it haste for immediate impact. The foil treatment adds significant visual appeal, distinguishing this version from standard printings and making it a desirable target for completionists building out their Ninth Edition collections. Pete Venters provided the artwork for this iconic red sorcery, capturing the chaotic energy associated with the card's flavor text regarding goblin motivation., collectors can explore diverse listings for this vintage staple, ensuring access to the specific foil variant needed to complete a set or enhance a deck. Whether you are investing in foundational Magic cards or seeking a reliable utility spell for casual play, this Ninth Edition foil offers enduring value. The combination of its practical gameplay effect and the nostalgic design of the Ninth Edition border makes it a enduring favorite among veteran players and new collectors alike.
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Card Details
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Featured
Threaten
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Pete Venters
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{R}
Sorcery
R
Card Text
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Untap target creature and gain control of it until end of turn. That creature gains haste until end of turn. (It can attack and {T} this turn.)
Goblins' motivational techniques are crude, but effective.
