This catalog page features the 2001 Magic: The Gathering Odyssey expansion Ground Seal foil card, number 242. A rare enchantment offering card draw and graveyard protection.
Ground Seal
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Odyssey
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Description
Produced with a distinctive foil finish, this variant of the card offers a premium aesthetic appeal that distinguishes it from the standard non-foil prints found in booster packs. The card is illustrated by Edward P. As an enchantment with a mana cost of one green mana and one generic mana, Ground Seal provides immediate value upon entering the battlefield. Its primary effect allows the controller to draw a card, helping to maintain hand size during long games. Furthermore, it offers strategic depth by preventing spells or abilities from targeting cards in graveyards. This defensive capability is particularly valuable in formats where graveyard recursion strategies are prevalent, making it a functional piece in many green-based decks. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out foil cards from the Odyssey set due to their nostalgic value and the specific design language of the era. The foil treatment adds a layer of shine and texture that enhances the visual presentation of the card. For set builders, completing the Odyssey collection with foil variants presents a unique challenge and reward. The combination of the card's mechanical utility and its aesthetic quality makes it a desirable item for enthusiasts of the trading card game. Whether for gameplay utility or collection display, the Ground Seal foil card represents a significant piece of Magic history from the early 2000s.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Ground Seal
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Edward P. Beard, Jr.
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{G}
Enchantment
G
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When this enchantment enters, draw a card. Cards in graveyards can't be the targets of spells or abilities.
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