Misfortune's Gain, card #13 from Magic: The Gathering's 1999 Portal Three Kingdoms expansion. This white sorcery offers a strategic board interaction for collectors of the era.
Misfortune's Gain
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal Three Kingdoms
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Misfortune's Gain is a distinct white sorcery card from Magic: The Gathering's 1999 Portal Three Kingdoms expansion. Identified as card number 13 in the set, this card was designed to provide accessible gameplay mechanics for new players entering the Collector's Universe. The card features a mana cost of three generic mana and one white mana, resulting in a mana value of four. Its primary effect allows the caster to destroy a target creature, with the owner of that creature gaining four life. This unique mechanic reflects the thematic elements of the Portal Three Kingdoms set, which drew inspiration from historical Chinese literature and strategy. For collectors, this card represents a tangible piece of early Magic history, showcasing the design philosophy of the late 1990s. It is a valuable addition for those building comprehensive sets or exploring the evolution of sorcery cards in the game. The Portal Three Kingdoms release remains a notable chapter in Magic's history, bridging casual play with deeper strategic concepts. Whether you are a long-time enthusiast or a newcomer to the hobby, acquiring Misfortune's Gain connects you to the foundational years of trading card gaming.
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Misfortune's Gain
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jiaming
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English
{3}{W}
Sorcery
W
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Destroy target creature. Its owner gains 4 life.
The mourning families of commanders and generals were often given land, valuables, or money to compensate for their losses.