The 1999 Magic: The Gathering Urza's Legacy Cessation foil card, numbered 4, is a classic white enchantment designed to control the game board.
Cessation
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Legacy
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Description
Numbered 4 in the Urza's Legacy expansion, this Magic: The Gathering card features the iconic enchantment Cessation. Released in 1999, this product represents a foundational piece of the game's early history, offering collectors a tangible link to the Urza's Saga block era. The card's design includes a foil finish, which adds a distinct visual appeal that has made it a sought-after item for enthusiasts of vintage TCG memorabilia. From a gameplay perspective, Cessation is a white Enchantment — Aura that serves as a powerful control tool. By enchanting a creature, it prevents that specific unit from attacking, effectively neutralizing an opponent's immediate offensive threats. This mechanic is particularly valuable in strategic gameplay where disrupting the opponent's turn can shift the balance of power. Additionally, the card features a beneficial triggered ability: when Cessation is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, it returns to its owner's hand, allowing for potential reuse or strategic discard effects. Collectors often value this card not just for its utility, but for its place in the broader Magic: The Gathering narrative. The card is illustrated by Mark Zug, whose artwork contributes to the aesthetic legacy of the set. For investors and hobbyists, owning a foil version of this card provides a premium collectible that combines historical significance with timeless gameplay utility. Whether building a vintage collection or seeking a reliable control card for casual play, the Urza's Legacy Cessation foil remains a staple in the Magic community.
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Cessation
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Mark Zug
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{W}
Enchantment — Aura
W
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Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't attack. When this Aura is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand.
"The face of Light will shine upon them, and they will know war no more." —*Song of All*, canto 918






