The 2008 Shards of Alara foil version of Punish Ignorance, card number 183 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Punish Ignorance
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shards of Alara
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Price History
Description
Punish Ignorance (card number 183) from the 2008 Shards of Alara expansion represents a distinct strategic option in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As a rare instant card, it features a mana cost of {W}{U}{U}{B} and a mana value of 4, utilizing a tri-color identity of white, blue, and black. The card's primary effect allows the player to counter a target spell, causing its controller to lose 3 life while the caster gains 3 life, creating a powerful defensive and resource-gaining interaction. The foil treatment on this card adds a premium visual appeal, making it a desirable addition for collectors focusing on the Shards of Alara set. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Shards of Alara collections or to build decks centered around blue and black strategies. The combination of its unique gameplay mechanics and the foil rarity makes Punish Ignorance a notable piece for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Have one of these to sell?
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Punish Ignorance
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare
Shelly Wan
Card Stock
English
Foil
{W}{U}{U}{B}
Instant
B, U, W
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Counter target spell. Its controller loses 3 life and you gain 3 life.
"Amateurish. Nearsighted. A waste of my time and everyone else's." —Indra, nullmage of Vectis