The 1997 Weatherlight release of Tariff, a Rare White Sorcery from Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Kev Walker, this card is a key piece for collectors.
Tariff
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Weatherlight
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Released in 1997 as part of the Weatherlight expansion, Tariff is a Rare White Sorcery from Magic: The Gathering. Card number 28 in the set, it was illustrated by Kev Walker and features a mana cost of {1}{W}. This card serves as a notable entry for collectors focusing on the Weatherlight block and early Magic: The Gathering design history. The card's effect requires each player to sacrifice the creature they control with the greatest mana value, unless they pay that creature's mana cost. If multiple creatures are tied for the highest mana value, the controlling player chooses which one to sacrifice. This unique mechanic adds strategic depth to the card, making it a memorable piece of Magic: The Gathering lore and gameplay. Collectors often seek out Tariff for its historical significance within the Weatherlight storyline and its distinctive art by Kev Walker. The card's rarity and place in the Weatherlight set make it a valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether you are a long-time player or a new collector, Tariff represents a fascinating moment in the evolution of the game.
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Featured
Tariff
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Kev Walker
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Sorcery
W
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Each player sacrifices the creature they control with the greatest mana value unless they pay that creature's mana cost. If two or more creatures a player controls are tied for greatest, that player chooses one.
