The 2005 Saviors of Kamigawa release to find this rare arcane sorcery, Choice of Damnations, card number 62 from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Choice of Damnations
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Saviors of Kamigawa
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The Saviors of Kamigawa expansion, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2005, introduced a distinct Japanese-inspired aesthetic to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Within this set, card number 62, titled Choice of Damnations, stands out as a powerful black arcane sorcery. Designed by artist Greg Hildebrandt, this rare card offers players a strategic choice that can significantly impact the game state. The card requires six mana to cast and allows the controller to target an opponent, forcing them to decide between losing life or sacrificing permanents. This mechanic makes it a memorable piece for enthusiasts of the format. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Saviors of Kamigawa sets or to add a unique strategic element to their decks. The interplay between the card's rules text and its thematic design reflects the creative depth of mid-2000s card design. For those interested in the history of the game, this release marks an important era of innovation. Whether you are building a collection or looking for specific cards for your library, this product represents a key part of that legacy. Understanding the context of this release helps appreciate its place in the broader Magic: The Gathering timeline. The card's rarity and unique effect continue to draw interest from both new and veteran players.
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Choice of Damnations
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Greg Hildebrandt
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English
{5}{B}
Sorcery — Arcane
B
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Target opponent chooses a number. You may have that player lose that much life. If you don't, that player sacrifices all but that many permanents of their choice.
"Life is a series of choices between bad and worse." —Toshiro Umezawa
