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The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Tempest release featuring Hero's Resolve, card number 23. This white Enchantment-Aura provides significant defensive bonuses to enchanted creatures.

Hero's Resolve

1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Tempest

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Description

Hero's Resolve stands as a notable entry in the 1997 Tempest expansion of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As card number 23, this white Enchantment-Aura is designed to bolster the durability of allied forces on the battlefield. The card requires a mana cost of one generic and one white mana to cast, resulting in a mana value of two, which makes it accessible early in a game. The primary function of Hero's Resolve is to enchant a creature and grant it a substantial defensive boost. Specifically, the enchanted creature receives a +1/+5 bonus to its power and toughness. This transformation can turn a fragile unit into a resilient threat, altering the tactical landscape of a match. Collectors of vintage Magic cards often seek out cards from the Tempest set due to their historical significance in the game's evolution during the late 1990s. For investors and hobbyists, Tempest cards represent a pivotal era of design and mechanics. Hero's Resolve is a common rarity, making it a frequent but essential component for those looking to complete the base set. The card was illustrated by Pete Venters, adding artistic value to the piece for those who appreciate the visual history of the game. Owning a copy of Hero's Resolve allows collectors to experience the strategic depth and aesthetic style that defined Magic: The Gathering in 1997. Whether for gameplay nostalgia or set completion, this card remains a fundamental part of the Tempest collection.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

1997

Series

Tempest

Card Number

#23

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Common

Artist

Pete Venters

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{W}

Type

Enchantment — Aura

Color

W

Card Text

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Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+5.

"Destiny, chance, fate, fortune—they're all just ways of claiming your successes without claiming your failures." —Gerrard of the *Weatherlight*

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FAQ

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What does Hero's Resolve do in Magic: The Gathering?

Hero's Resolve is an Enchantment-Aura that requires one white mana to cast. Once attached to a creature, it grants that creature a +1/+5 bonus to power and toughness.

How rare is the Hero's Resolve card from the Tempest set?

Hero's Resolve is a common rarity card within the 1997 Tempest expansion. This means it appears frequently in booster packs, making it accessible for most collectors.

Who illustrated the Hero's Resolve card?

The artwork for card number 23 in the Tempest set was created by Pete Venters. His illustration style is characteristic of the Magic: The Gathering cards from the late 1990s.

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