The collector's value of The Five Stages of Grief, a Saga enchantment from Magic: The Gathering's 2026 Unknown Event set.
The Five Stages of Grief
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • Unknown Event
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Description
The Five Stages of Grief, designated as card number RC05, is a notable Saga enchantment from Magic: The Gathering's 2026 Unknown Event set. Designed by players at MagicCon Atlanta 2025, this card offers a unique gameplay experience that mirrors an emotional journey through five distinct chapters. As a Saga, it accumulates lore counters as it enters play and after each of your draw steps, culminating in powerful effects at chapter V. The card's mechanics include increasing the cost of noncreature spells, goading creatures, forcing sacrifices of artifacts or enchantments, stripping abilities from targets, and granting the epic keyword to the next spell cast. This complex interplay of effects makes it a fascinating subject for collectors interested in strategic depth and narrative-driven card design. For fans of Magic: The Gathering, adding The Five Stages of Grief to a collection provides a tangible connection to this innovative release and its community-driven origins.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
The Five Stages of Grief
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Card Stock
English
{5}
Enchantment — Saga
Card Text
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(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after V.) I Denial — Until your next turn, noncreature spells cost {2} more to cast. II Anger — Goad target creature. III Bargaining — Each player sacrifices an artifact, enchantment, or token. IV Depression — Target creature loses all abilities until your next turn. Create a Food token. V Acceptance — The next spell you cast has epic.
Designed by players at MagicCon Atlanta 2025
FAQ
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What type of card is The Five Stages of Grief?
The Five Stages of Grief is an Enchantment — Saga card from the Magic: The Gathering 2026 Unknown Event set. It requires five mana to cast and utilizes lore counters to unlock its sequential abilities.
What are the abilities of The Five Stages of Grief?
This Saga card progresses through five chapters: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. Each chapter triggers a unique effect, such as increasing spell costs, goading creatures, or granting the epic keyword to your next spell.
Who designed The Five Stages of Grief?
The card was designed by players at MagicCon Atlanta 2025. This community-driven origin is a distinctive feature of the Unknown Event set, highlighting the collaborative spirit of the Magic: The Gathering design process.
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