Borrowed Hostility, a red instant from Magic: The Gathering's 2019 The List series, featuring the EMN-121 card number and artist Volkan Baǵa.
Borrowed Hostility
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • The List
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Borrowed Hostility is a red instant card from the 2019 Magic: The Gathering The List series, cataloged as EMN-121. Illustrated by Volkan Baǵa, this card offers players a flexible gameplay option through its escalate mechanic. By paying additional mana, collectors and players can choose to give a target creature +3/+0 until end of turn or grant it first strike until end of turn. This dual-mode functionality makes it a strategic addition for decks looking to influence combat phases. As part of The List, a special promotional set, each card holds a unique place in the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. Enthusiasts often seek out cards like Borrowed Hostility for their utility and the distinct design language of the series. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your collection of rare Magic: The Gathering cards, this release provides both aesthetic and mechanical value. Discover more about this release and other premium Magic: The Gathering items on our platform.
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Borrowed Hostility
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Volkan Baǵa
Card Stock
English
{R}
Instant
R
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Escalate {3} (Pay this cost for each mode chosen beyond the first.) Choose one or both — • Target creature gets +3/+0 until end of turn. • Target creature gains first strike until end of turn.