The Festival card from Magic: The Gathering's 1994 The Dark expansion. A foundational white instant card for TCG collectors.
Festival
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • The Dark
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Festival is card number 8 in the 1994 The Dark expansion of Magic: The Gathering, a pivotal era for the trading card game's early development. As a white instant, this card costs a single white mana to cast and allows the player to prevent all creatures from attacking during an opponent's upkeep. This defensive mechanic provided early strategic options for controlling the board state. Festival remains a staple for historians and set builders looking to complete the original run of Magic cards. Its straightforward design and functional gameplay make it a recognizable piece for anyone studying the evolution of MTG mechanics. Whether you are documenting the game's history or assembling a full set, Festival represents an essential component of the early Dark era. The product is identified by its set code DRK and card number 8, ensuring accurate cataloging for serious TCG collectors.
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Featured Subject
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Festival
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Mark Poole
Card Stock
English
{W}
Instant
W
Card Text
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Cast this spell only during an opponent's upkeep. Creatures can't attack this turn.
Only after the townsfolk had drawn us into their merry celebration did we discover that their holiday rituals held a deeper purpose.