Impending Disaster is a rare foil enchantment from the 1999 Urza's Legacy expansion, identified by card number 82 in the Magic: The Gathering catalog.
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Legacy
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Released in 1999 as part of the Urza's Legacy expansion, Impending Disaster (#82) remains a notable piece of Magic: The Gathering history. This rare foil enchantment was designed by Pete Venters and features a mana cost of {1}{R}. Collectors appreciate this card for its powerful board-sweeping effect, which destroys all lands if seven or more are on the battlefield at the start of your upkeep. The foil treatment adds a distinct shine that enhances its visual appeal for those building complete sets or seeking high-quality examples of early 2000s TCG design. For investors and hobbyists alike, this card represents a key moment in the game's evolution, offering both strategic depth and nostalgic value. Whether you are completing the Urza's Legacy checklist or expanding your vintage collection, Impending Disaster stands out as a significant find for dedicated enthusiasts.
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Impending Disaster
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Pete Venters
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{R}
Enchantment
R
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At the beginning of your upkeep, if there are seven or more lands on the battlefield, sacrifice this enchantment and destroy all lands.
"The goblins are in charge of maintenance? Why not just set it on fire now and call it a day?" —Whip Tongue, viashino technician
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Impending Disaster is card number 82 from the Urza's Legacy expansion, released in 1999. It is part of the original Magic: The Gathering artifact trilogy.
The artwork for Impending Disaster was created by Pete Venters, who contributed several pieces to the Urza's Legacy set.
This enchantment allows you to sacrifice itself to destroy all lands on the battlefield, but only if there are seven or more lands already present during your upkeep.
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