The 2003 Scourge set rare foil card #138 featuring the five-color Avatar Karona, False God. This Magic: The Gathering trading card game piece showcases the distinctive multi-colored mana cost and artwork by Matthew D. Wilson.
Karona, False God
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Scourge
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Description
This five-color identity makes it a visually distinct piece for collectors who appreciate the diversity of the game's creature types. As a Rare foil card, this edition of Karona, False God offers a shimmering finish that contrasts with the standard non-foil versions. The card is an Avatar type, a classification that brings specific mechanical implications to gameplay. Its abilities include Haste, allowing it to attack or use activated abilities immediately upon entering the battlefield. Additionally, it possesses a upkeep trigger that untaps the card and grants control to the active player, creating a dynamic shift in board state each turn. When attacking, it provides a significant power and toughness boost to creatures of a chosen type, making it a formidable presence in combat. The artistic vision for this card was brought to life by illustrator Matthew D. Wilson, whose style defines the aesthetic of the Scourge era. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out foil versions from this period for their reflective quality and historical significance in the game's evolution. The five-color Avatar design remains a memorable element of the set, appealing to both players and investors looking to complete their Scourge collection. Whether you are building a comprehensive set of Magic: The Gathering cards or focusing on specific high-rarity foils, this card represents a key part of the early 2000s expansion cycle. The combination of its five-color cost, unique creature type, and foil treatment ensures it remains a notable item for enthusiasts of the trading card game.
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Karona, False God
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Matthew D. Wilson
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Legendary Creature — Avatar
5 / 5
B, G, R, U, W
Card Text
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Haste At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player untaps Karona and gains control of it. Whenever Karona attacks, creatures of the creature type of your choice get +3/+3 until end of turn.







