The details of Force of Nature, card number 196 from the 1994 Summer Magic / Edgar expansion of Magic: The Gathering.
Force of Nature
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Summer Magic / Edgar
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Force of Nature, identified as card number 196, originates from the 1994 Summer Magic / Edgar set within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This green Elemental creature features a mana cost of {2}{G}{G}{G}{G} and boasts an impressive 8/8 power and toughness. Designed by artist Douglas Shuler, the card is classified as a Rare in this release. In gameplay, this powerful entity possesses the Trample ability, allowing it to push excess combat damage through opposing blockers. Its most defining mechanic triggers at the beginning of the controller's upkeep: the player must pay {G}{G}{G}{G} or sacrifice the creature, dealing 8 damage to themselves. This high-cost, high-impact design reflects the unique and experimental nature of the Summer Magic / Edgar set. Collectors often seek this card for its historical significance and distinctive mechanics that differ from standard sets. Whether you are building a themed collection of early Magic: The Gathering releases or completing the Summer Magic / Edgar checklist, this card represents a key piece of the game's evolving history.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Force of Nature
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Douglas Shuler
Card Stock
English
{2}{G}{G}{G}{G}
Creature — Elemental
8 / 8
G
Card Text
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Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.) At the beginning of your upkeep, this creature deals 8 damage to you unless you pay {G}{G}{G}{G}.