The Dark Heart of the Wood foil from Magic: The Gathering's 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion. A distinctive uncommon enchantment featuring artwork by Mark Tedin.
Dark Heart of the Wood
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ravnica: City of Guilds
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The Dark Heart of the Wood is an uncommon enchantment card from Magic: The Gathering's 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion, identified by card number 200 in the RAV set code. This product features a foil treatment that distinguishes it within the base set, making it a notable addition for collectors focusing on parallel finishes or specific set completions. Designed by Mark Tedin, the card represents the complex guild dynamics and dark fantasy aesthetic introduced in this pivotal block for the trading card game. Collectors often seek this card for its unique gameplay mechanics, which allow players to sacrifice a land resource to gain life, reflecting the strategic depth of the Ravnica environment. The foil variant adds visual appeal and rarity to the gathering, appealing to those who appreciate both the artistic and mechanical contributions of the set. As part of the Ravnica: City of Guilds release, this card helps define the era's identity in Magic: The Gathering history. The combination of its strategic utility, artistic design, and foil finish makes the Dark Heart of the Wood a enduring piece of TCG memorabilia.
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Featured
Dark Heart of the Wood
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Mark Tedin
Card Stock
English
Foil
{B}{G}
Enchantment
B, G
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Sacrifice a Forest: You gain 3 life.
"The soil here is rich with the rotting dead, and the sun's fingers barely penetrate the dark canopy. Plant our brethren here. This shall be our sanctuary." —Savra