“"Grab an axe and defend the gate! Your despair is an extravagance we can ill afford." —Thalia, Knight-Cathar”
Burden of Guilt - Dark Ascension (#4) - Illustrated by John Stanko - Magic: The Gathering Card
Dark Ascension • Common • #4 • John Stanko
Enchant

Burden of Guilt

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Enchantment — Aura

Mana Cost: {W}

Oracle Rules Text: Enchant creature {1}: Tap enchanted creature.

Flavor Text: "Grab an axe and defend the gate! Your despair is an extravagance we can ill afford." —Thalia, Knight-Cathar

Set: Dark Ascension (#4), Rarity: Common, Artist: John Stanko

Enchantment White Common
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
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1 Printing
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Burden of Guilt - Dark Ascension MTG card scan Burden of Guilt Dark Ascension Viewing DKA Common John Stanko 2012-02-03

Official Rulings (1)

2011-01-22
Only Burden of Guilt’s controller can activate its ability.

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