The 2008 Shadowmoor foil version of Fate Transfer (SHM #161) is a blue-black instant card designed for strategic counter manipulation in Magic: The Gathering.
Fate Transfer
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadowmoor
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Released in 2008 as part of the Shadowmoor expansion, Fate Transfer is a Common instant card identified by the SHM set code and card number 161. Illustrated by Wayne England, this foil edition offers collectors a visually distinct version of a staple blue-black interaction. The card features a mana cost of {1}{U/B} and a mana value of 2, making it an efficient tool for players looking to manipulate the battlefield state quickly. In gameplay, Fate Transfer allows a player to move all counters from a target creature onto another target creature. This mechanic provides significant tactical flexibility, enabling strategies centered on removing harmful effects from key units or concentrating beneficial buffs onto powerful threats. The card's dual-color identity allows it to fit seamlessly into decks utilizing both blue and black mana sources, broadening its utility across various archetypes. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, the Shadowmoor set remains a notable chapter in the game's history, and owning individual cards from this era adds depth to any collection. The foil treatment enhances the card's aesthetic appeal, making it a desirable addition for those who appreciate the visual variety of the Shadowmoor print run. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a personal library of classic cards, Fate Transfer represents a functional and collectible piece of Magic history. By focusing on the unique attributes of each card, collectors can build meaningful collections that reflect both their gameplay preferences and appreciation for the art and design of the game.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Fate Transfer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Wayne England
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U/B}
Instant
B, U
Card Text
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Move all counters from target creature onto another target creature.
"The cinders find strength in suffering, the elves in beauty. But if you make an elf suffer, he gets weaker. I wonder what happens if you make a cinder beautiful?" —Hrugash, leech bonder






