Ambition's Cost, card number 67 from the 1999 Portal Three Kingdoms expansion. This rare sorcery card offers powerful card draw for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
Ambition's Cost
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal Three Kingdoms
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Released in 1999, the Portal Three Kingdoms expansion brought a unique historical theme to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Card number 67 in this set is Ambition's Cost, a black sorcery designed to provide immediate card advantage. The card's effect allows the player to draw three cards in exchange for losing three life, a mechanic that reflects the set's narrative focus on strategic sacrifice and consequence. As a rare card within the Portal Three Kingdoms release, Ambition's Cost holds a distinct place in Magic history. It serves as a key component for collectors aiming to complete the full set. The product features artwork by Junku Taguchi, contributing to the set's distinctive visual identity. For investors and hobbyists, this card represents a tangible piece of gaming heritage from the late 90s era of collectible card games. Whether you are building a historical collection or seeking specific rare cards for gameplay, understanding the context of releases like Portal Three Kingdoms enhances the collecting experience. This product is cataloged with precise identifiers to help collectors verify authenticity and completeness in their acquisitions.
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Ambition's Cost
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Junko Taguchi
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English
{3}{B}
Sorcery
B
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You draw three cards and you lose 3 life.
"When you give offense to heaven, to whom can you pray?" —Cao Cao, quoting Confucius
