The Dwarven Shrine foil enchantment from the 2001 Magic: The Gathering Odyssey set, featuring a distinctive red finish and complex graveyard-based damage mechanic.
Dwarven Shrine
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Odyssey
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Released in 2001 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Odyssey set, the Dwarven Shrine card (number 187) is a rare enchantment that offers unique gameplay dynamics. This foil variation features a striking red treatment that distinguishes it within the Odyssey expansion, appealing to collectors who appreciate both aesthetic finish and mechanical depth. As an enchantment with a mana cost of {1}{R}{R}, it provides a strategic element by dealing damage based on graveyard interactions, creating a memorable experience for players and a valuable addition for set completists. The card, illustrated by Matt Cavotta, represents the innovative design philosophy of the early 2000s Magic: The Gathering era, where complex resource management and graveyard synergies were heavily explored. Collectors often seek out this foil version for its visual appeal and its role in the Odyssey block's narrative of resurrection and magic. Whether you are building a comprehensive set collection or focusing on rare foil treatments from the Odyssey series, this card stands as a testament to the creative possibilities within the trading card game. The combination of its rarity, foil finish, and unique rules text makes it a notable item for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering franchise.
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Dwarven Shrine
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Matt Cavotta
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{R}{R}
Enchantment
R
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Whenever a player casts a spell, this enchantment deals X damage to that player, where X is twice the number of cards in all graveyards with the same name as that spell.