# 2016 Magic: The Gathering Shadows over Innistrad #96

> The catalog entry for the 2016 Shadows over Innistrad rare card Welcome to the Fold, a powerful blue sorcery designed for Magic: The Gathering collectors.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2016
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Shadows over Innistrad
- **Card number**: #96
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Welcome to the Fold is a notable rare card from the 2016 Shadows over Innistrad expansion, cataloged as number 96 in the set. This blue sorcery features a mana cost of {2}{U}{U} and offers a unique strategic option through its Madness mechanic, allowing players to discard the card to cast it for a reduced cost or gain control of a creature based on its toughness. The design and rules text reflect the dark, gothic horror themes characteristic of the Innistrad block, making it a compelling piece for enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering trading card game lore and gameplay. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Shadows over Innistrad sets or to utilize its specific interaction in various deck archetypes. The card's identity as a rare print from this era adds to its appeal for those tracking the evolution of Magic: The Gathering card design and mechanics. For hobbyists interested in the strategic depth of the game, this card represents a distinct moment in the release history of the Shadows over Innistrad series. Whether for building a collection or understanding the game's complex rules, this card remains a significant entry for dedicated players and collectors alike.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Welcome to the Fold?

The mana cost for Welcome to the Fold is {2}{U}{U}, requiring two generic mana and two blue mana to cast this sorcery.

### What does the Madness mechanic do on this card?

Madness allows you to discard Welcome to the Fold to exile it, then cast it for its Madness cost or put it into your graveyard. If cast via Madness, it gains control of a target creature with toughness X or less.

### Which set is Welcome to the Fold #96 from?

This card is from the Shadows over Innistrad set, released in 2016, and is the 96th card in that expansion's numbering sequence.

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