The Courageous Resolve #550 foil from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset, designed for strategic white mana play.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Tales of Middle-earth • Commander
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Courageous Resolve stands out in the 2023 Tales of Middle-earth Commander subset as a potent white instant, identified by card number 550. This foil variant offers a distinct aesthetic finish that appeals to collectors building thematic decks around the Middle-earth universe. The card provides a powerful defensive option, granting protection from all opponents to a target creature you control until the end of turn, effectively shielding it from blocking, targeting, and damage. Beyond its protective capabilities, the card allows you to draw a card, helping to maintain hand advantage during critical moments. It also features the Fateful hour mechanic, which triggers when you have five or less life. In this scenario, you cannot lose the game, cannot lose life, and your opponents cannot win for the remainder of the turn, creating a dramatic turnaround potential that resonates with players who enjoy high-stakes gameplay. Art by Matt Stewart, this release is part of the LTC set code, representing a rare rarity within the Commander subset. Collectors often seek this card number for its unique foil treatment and its role in white-based strategies. The card's design and mechanics make it a valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection, particularly for those interested in the intersection of fantasy lore and strategic depth. For investors and hobbyists alike, understanding the context of the Tales of Middle-earth expansion is key. Courageous Resolve exemplifies the set's focus on impactful spells that can shift the board state. Its foil finish adds a layer of visual appeal, making it a standout piece for display or play. Whether you are a seasoned commander player or a new collector exploring the game's vast card pool, this card represents a significant piece of modern trading card game history.
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The core identity of the card within the set.
Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Tales of Middle-earth
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#550
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Courageous Resolve
Game
Magic: The Gathering
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare
Matt Stewart
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{W}
Instant
W
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Up to one target creature you control gains protection from each of your opponents until end of turn. Draw a card. (It can't be blocked, targeted, dealt damage, enchanted, or equipped by anything controlled by those players.) Fateful hour — If you have 5 or less life, you can't lose life this turn, you can't lose the game this turn, and your opponents can't win the game this turn.