“The Mercadians' ineptitude in close combat sometimes accidentally pays off.”
Close Quarters - Mercadian Masques (#184) - Illustrated by Ron Spencer - Magic: The Gathering Card
Mercadian Masques • Uncommon • #184 • Ron Spencer

Close Quarters

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Enchantment

Mana Cost: {2}{R}{R}

Oracle Rules Text: Whenever a creature you control becomes blocked, this enchantment deals 1 damage to any target.

Flavor Text: The Mercadians' ineptitude in close combat sometimes accidentally pays off.

Set: Mercadian Masques (#184), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Ron Spencer

Enchantment Red Uncommon
$0.26
Regular
$0.39
✨ Foil
€0.25
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Historical Printings & Sets (8)
8 Languages
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1 Printing
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Close Quarters - Mercadian Masques MTG card scan Close Quarters Mercadian Masques Viewing MMQ Uncommon Ron Spencer 1999-10-04

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