The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Portal card Last Chance (#136), a rare red sorcery that offers a high-stakes extra turn.
Last Chance
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal
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This card presents a unique strategic dilemma for players and collectors alike, offering the ability to take an extra turn immediately after resolution. However, the effect comes with a severe drawback: the player loses the game at the beginning of that extra turn’s end step. This creates a fascinating mechanic where the card can only be effective if the player can secure victory within that single additional turn phase. As a rare card from the Portal expansion, Last Chance holds a distinct place in Magic history for its experimental rules text. Collectors often seek out this card to complete the Portal set or to appreciate its innovative approach to game balance. The Portal series was designed to be accessible to new players, and Last Chance exemplifies this by providing a powerful yet clearly defined outcome. Its straightforward red mana cost and immediate impact make it a memorable piece of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game catalog. For investors and hobbyists, owning a copy of Last Chance means possessing a tangible piece of TCG lore that bridges casual play and competitive strategy.
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Last Chance
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Hannibal King
Card Stock
English
{R}{R}
Sorcery
R
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Take an extra turn after this one. At the beginning of that turn's end step, you lose the game.
