This catalog entry features the foil version of Rites of Initiation, card number 217 from the 2001 Magic: The Gathering Odyssey expansion. It is a sought-after instant card for collectors building complete set listings.
Rites of Initiation
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Odyssey
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Released in 2001 as part of the Odyssey expansion, Rites of Initiation (card number 217) is a Red Instant card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This product variant is the foil treatment, distinguished by its shimmering finish which appeals to collectors focused on parallel sets and aesthetic completeness. Designed by Bradley Williams, the card represents a classic era of gameplay where resource management and risk assessment were central to the strategy. The card’s mechanic allows players to discard cards at random to gain temporary power boosts for their creatures, making it a strategic tool in its native format. For collectors, this foil print stands out as a key piece for those completing the Odyssey set. Whether you are a dedicated collector seeking to finalize a high-quality Odyssey collection or a historian of the game’s evolution, this card offers significant appeal. ## Sources
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Rites of Initiation
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Bradley Williams
Card Stock
English
Foil
{R}
Instant
R
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Discard any number of cards at random. Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn for each card discarded this way.