The 1998 Magic: The Gathering card Windfall from the Urza's Saga set. This uncommon blue sorcery offers strategic discard power and is a staple for serious collectors.
Windfall
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Saga
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Windfall, card number 111 from the Urza's Saga expansion, stands as a defining blue sorcery in the Magic: The Gathering universe. Released in 1998, this uncommon card utilizes a mana cost of two generic and one blue mana to execute its powerful effect. The card instructs each player to discard their hand before drawing a number of cards equal to the highest count discarded, creating dynamic board states through forced reveals and strategic selection. For collectors, Windfall represents a significant piece of Magic history due to its innovative gameplay design. The card’s ability to reset the board and provide immediate card advantage has made it a perennial favorite in constructed formats. Its inclusion in Urza's Saga highlights the set's focus on powerful artifacts and sorceries that reshaped the game's meta. The card features artwork by Pete Venters, adding to its visual appeal within the set's aesthetic. Whether you are a veteran player or a new collector, Windfall offers both nostalgic value and practical utility. The product details confirm its status as an uncommon rarity, making it accessible yet sought after for set builders.
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Card Details
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Windfall
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Pete Venters
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Sorcery
U
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Each player discards their hand, then draws cards equal to the greatest number of cards a player discarded this way.
"To fill your mind with knowledge, we must start by emptying it." —Barrin, master wizard