The 2010 Rise of the Eldrazi rare card Momentous Fall (#197) from Magic: The Gathering, an instant that sacrifices a creature to draw cards and gain life.
Momentous Fall
2010 • Magic: The Gathering • Rise of the Eldrazi
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Momentous Fall is a striking instant card from the 2010 Magic: The Gathering expansion, Rise of the Eldrazi. Identified as card number 197 in the set, this rare spell offers a strategic choice for players seeking to convert resources into life and card advantage. By sacrificing a creature as an additional cost, the caster draws cards equal to that creature's power and gains life equal to its toughness. This mechanic allows for flexible gameplay, enabling players to accelerate their life total or refill their hand by leveraging their board presence. The card was designed by Tomasz Jedruszek, whose artwork complements the set's thematic focus on the Eldrazi threat. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out this card to complete the Rise of the Eldrazi set, appreciating its unique interaction and historical place in the game's timeline. Whether used for deck building or as a standalone collectible, Momentous Fall represents a key moment in the game's mechanical evolution.
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Momentous Fall
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Tomasz Jedruszek
Card Stock
English
{2}{G}{G}
Instant
G
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As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. You draw cards equal to the sacrificed creature's power, then you gain life equal to its toughness.
It wasn't long until the elves had developed a use for every part of the Eldrazi.