Borrowed Hostility is a 2023 Common Instant from the Shadows over Innistrad Remastered set. This versatile red spell offers flexible combat options through its Escalate mechanic.
Borrowed Hostility
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows over Innistrad Remastered
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Borrowed Hostility, card number 146 in the 2023 Shadows over Innistrad Remastered set, stands as a practical choice for Magic: The Gathering players seeking flexible red spells. As an Instant with a mana value of just one, this card allows for quick decision-making during the opponent's turn or critical moments in combat. The card is illustrated by Volkan Baǵa, whose artwork brings the card's theme to life within the set's cohesive visual identity. The card’s primary appeal lies in its dual-mode design, empowered by the Escalate mechanic. Players can choose to give a target creature +3/+0 or grant it first strike. By paying an additional three mana for each extra mode, the caster can activate both effects simultaneously, creating a powerful burst of combat power. This flexibility makes Borrowed Hostility a staple in many red-based decks, offering solutions for both aggressive pushes and defensive needs. Collectors of the Shadows over Innistrad Remastered set will appreciate this card as a key component of the set's creature interaction suite. As a Common rarity card, it serves as an accessible entry point for new players while remaining a reliable tool for experienced commanders. The card’s design and functionality reflect the set's focus on strategic depth and dynamic gameplay. Whether you are building a competitive deck or simply expanding your Shadows over Innistrad Remastered collection, Borrowed Hostility offers enduring value. Its straightforward mechanics and impactful effects have made it a favorite among Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts for years.
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Borrowed Hostility
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Volkan Baǵa
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English
{R}
Instant
R
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Escalate {3} (Pay this cost for each mode chosen beyond the first.) Choose one or both — • Target creature gets +3/+0 until end of turn. • Target creature gains first strike until end of turn.
