The 1999 Magic: The Gathering Urza's Legacy foil card, Defense of the Heart (#100). This green enchantment features a unique upkeep trigger for creature generation.
Defense of the Heart
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Legacy
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Identified as card number 100 in the Urza's Legacy set, this green card is a Rare foil that has become a staple for collectors of the Masques block era. As a four-mana Enchantment, it offers a strategic gameplay mechanic that rewards players when opponents control multiple creatures. At the beginning of your upkeep, if an opponent controls three or more creatures, you sacrifice this enchantment to search your library for up to two creature cards and put them onto the battlefield. This unique interaction makes it a favorite among players looking to build aggressive or tempo-based decks. For collectors, the foil finish adds significant visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any Urza's Legacy binder. Completing a set of this vintage 1999 expansion requires securing key rares like this one. Whether you are a dedicated collector of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards or a player seeking nostalgic gameplay options, this card represents a significant piece of TCG history. Its enduring popularity in the collector community highlights the lasting impact of the Urza's Legacy set on the game's design and competitive landscape.
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Defense of the Heart
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Rebecca Guay
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{G}
Enchantment
G
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At the beginning of your upkeep, if an opponent controls three or more creatures, sacrifice this enchantment, search your library for up to two creature cards, put those cards onto the battlefield, then shuffle.