Courage in Crisis

Description

Courage in Crisis (WAR-158) is a green Sorcery card from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 The List supplemental set. Designed by artist Micah Epstein, this Common-rarity card offers a versatile interaction that appeals to players seeking flexible board control and resource management. The card's mechanical identity centers on enhancing permanent presence through counter manipulation, a strategy that resonates across multiple formats and deck archetypes. As a green spell with a mana cost of {2}{G} and a mana value of 3, Courage in Crisis provides efficient access to its effects. The card allows the caster to place a +1/+1 counter on a target creature, immediately boosting its power and toughness. Following this initial effect, the card triggers a proliferate ability. This secondary effect lets the player choose any number of permanents and/or players that already have counters, adding one additional counter of each kind already present on them. This dual-action design makes the card a valuable tool for strategies focused on tribal synergies, token generation, or enhancing existing counter-based permanents. The flavor text, "Thanks to my father, I know how to fight. He also showed me why I must," adds narrative depth to the card's mechanical function, suggesting a theme of inherited strength and defensive resolve. Within The List set, which serves as a rotating window for reprinted and alternate-frame cards, WAR-158 stands out for its straightforward yet impactful gameplay. Collectors and players alike appreciate The List for its accessibility and the unique foil treatments often associated with its variants., enthusiasts can browse the diverse selection of Magic: The Gathering cards, including this entry from the 2023 The List release. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a collection of modern TCG staples, Courage in Crisis represents a solid addition for those who value counter-centric strategies and efficient green spells.