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Comments (4)

adriendelplace(15.05.2021 10:31)

Foil etched are in every collector boosters so the regular foils appear a lot less.

Eolor(09.05.2021 23:55)

How come this version is more expensive than the foil etched?

Osbagen(09.05.2015 16:48)

Will this card be reprinted ever in a Standard legal set? I don't think so. Wizards tend to avoid cheap hard counters, and this is the 2nd best counter they ever created...

DefaultUser(08.05.2015 16:58)

The art was originally used in 1994 for the Legends membership price. This is one of the currently rarest judge foils availlable, if one compares how many nm copies are on sale on MCM. Currently there are only 10 nm copies availlable. The card also sees both vintage and legacy play occasionally.

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By RyanS (2019-01-30)

Ravnica Allegiance introduces a new sphinx with a powerful ability. Sphinx of Foresight allows you to scry 1 at the beginning of each of your upkeep. Furthermore, if Sphinx of Foresight is in your opening hand, you can reveal it to scry 3 during your first upkeep. Can these abilities make Sphinx of Foresight good in the commander format?

Human Wizards that Made Vintage History

By Elric (2018-12-20)

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By CabalTherapy (2018-12-10)

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By CabalTherapy (2018-12-06)

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Pauper Staple Comparisons

By WileCoyote (2018-11-14)

What makes a good card? What makes a bad card? This all depends on the situation. Today, I'm looking at cards that are similar in mana cost and/or effect and comparing them to find the best and the worst. I'll be using Pauper cards as their power levels are similar, but the principles used in this article should hold true for any Constructed format.

Rather Exhumed: Coming Down from the Grave

By Rone (2018-11-09)

"Graveyard matters" cards are a key element in the Modern metagame. With Dredge on the rise due to Creeping Chill, we need to re-evaluate maindeck hate and how certain strategies rely on this part of the game. In today's article, Rodrigo ranks the format's tier decks based on their graveyard dependency.

Potential Pauper Playables in Guilds of Ravnica

By WileCoyote (2018-10-23)

Guilds of Ravnica is out and like the majority of Magic the Gathering players, I was looking over the spoilers with interest. However, I was not looking for splashy mythic cards to wreck my bank balance to compete in Standard, I was looking for cool common cards that could become a force in Pauper.

Melting Ice: Flipping Thing in the Ice in Legacy

By CabalTherapy (2018-10-11)

A 7/8 creature for two mana that does not see play in Legacy? That is totally unheard of! But that is currently the horror's fate. I think it is time to melt the ice.

How to Beat the Magic: Online Legacy Cube

By Andifeated (2018-10-10)

Andifeated may be a spike at heart, but he enjoys every Magic format he can get his hands on when he isn't participating in a competitive tournament. This week, he drafted a bunch of sweet decks in the Legacy Cube Draft format and wants to share his knowledge about this casual master discipline with you.

Premodern: Why Is It Becoming Popular and Where Is It Headed

By Elric (2018-09-25)

Premodern is an "old school" balanced format for nostalgic players but is not too expensive nor too limited when it comes to its card pool. Its future will depend on the players that it will attract, as well as the overall support it will get.

Dangerous Propositions: Umezawa's Jitte

By Kumagoro (2018-09-17)

The Modern ban list is a maximum-security prison with 33 inmates, some of which pose a potentially serious threat to the meta. But now that Big Jace has been released, anything can happen. Let's review each of those offenders to see if they're eligible for parole. This time we talk about the most broken piece of equipment ever designed.

Dangerous Propositions: Stoneforge Mystic

By Kumagoro (2018-08-15)

The Modern ban list is a maximum security prison with 33 inmates, some of which pose a potentially serious threat to the meta. But now that Big Jace has been released, anything can happen. Let's review each of those offenders to see if they're eligible for parole. This time we talk of the infamous equipment dealer.

Hochstapler – Bavarian Highlander

By Andifeated (2018-08-10)

Highlander might be the most popular way to build casual decks and enjoy Magic in a non-tournament environment. There are many ways to play Highlander and while Elder Dragon Highlander (AKA Commander) might be the most popular by far, there are many more ways to build singleton decks and have fun at the kitchen or bar table. Andifeated is here to show you a bavarian variant of Highlander – or as they call it in southern Germany “Hochstapler”.

Alternative Pitch: The Force of Will Story

By Kumagoro (2018-06-29)

Over the years, alternative costs have become common, appearing in a wide range of different forms, the most thrilling of which involve the opportunity to cast a spell by spending resources that aren't mana. Force of Will and its brethren are still the mainstays of this category, but are far from alone.

UW Control in Dominaria Standard: Heroic and Second Sun Variants

By Rone (2018-05-23)

Dominaria has finally landed in Standard and it’s awesome. The legendary-based set brings brand new tools for control players and UW is the best shell to try them: Teferi, Hero of Dominaria and his friends. In this article, we will dissect the archetype variants and its latest innovations.

Exploiting Delve: BUG Delve(-r) in Legacy

By CabalTherapy (2018-05-14)

In this outing, I look at a mechanic that has seen two of it rank banned or restricted in nearly every major format: Delve. I look at an aggressive application of Delve in Legacy's strongest three-color combination and how it presents a unique take on Tempo in a format dominated by blue tempo decks.

Modern Myths: Debunking the Format's Biggest Misconceptions

By HansD (2018-05-09)

Modern has a lot of things said about it, and I want to tackle in this week's article a few that I find to be myths about the format. I'm calling these four "Modern Myths," and I hope that bringing up these topics will spark a discussion. Do you think you'll agree with these points? Let's dive in and start off with the first one.

An Homage to the Strongest Card in Magic

By SanchoN (2018-05-03)

Black Lotus, Ancestral Recall, Time Walk, Timetwister and the five moxes are all powerful Magic cards. But one card stands above them all - the basic Island. Where would Magic be without the wonders of Counterspells, timing, priority and all the subtleties that come with the ability to tap an Island.

Dominaria Set Review for Modern

By Rone (2018-04-24)

Dominaria's release is on the horizon and that means once thing for Modern players: time to brew decks and figure out which cards help which archetypes. This time, we have lots of reprints, awesome callbacks, Historic Spells and the new Enchantment mechanics: Sagas.

An Introduction to 1v1 Commander

By JaminK (2018-04-18)

1v1 Commander is a relatively new format originally introduced last year on Magic Online. The format is built on interesting decks and allows you to play with many different cards from Magic’s past. If any of this appeals to you, I have what you need to get started in this format.

Bluffing - A Trial and Error Approach

By Toffel (2018-04-12)

Playing your cards correctly is very important, but it is not the only factor in play. The very best players squeeze out advantages in all situations. They use their opponents' fear to gain any advantage that makes the difference between being very good and being one of the best.

One More Thing! A Second Look at Legacy Miracles

By Alakazimdk (2018-03-13)

I ran the Mentor build in the MTGO Legacy Challenge this week and I feel that is a good opportunity to showcase a slightly different way to build Miracles than we saw last time. I'll go through the list and then my rounds.

Masters 25 Top 10: Cube Gold in the Silver Anniversary Set

By SanchoN (2018-03-05)

With Masters 25, Magic's 25th Anniversary set finally spoiled, it is time to take a look at how the new reprints affect your cube. Whether you are going to crack some packs or sit back and watch single prices drop, the set should have something to offer your cube both in the department of new cards and when it comes to pimping it out with foils and new illustrations. Welcome to Cubes For Squares' A25 Top 10.

Three Underrated Cards in Legacy

By CabalTherapy (2018-02-09)

Are you tired of sleeving your Deathrite Shamans every week or annoyed by your opponents’ Show & Tell decks? Do you want to surprise your local meta and brew a new pile with some powerful cards or insert them into an established deck? Legacy has much more to offer than one mana planeswalkers and Brainstorms.

What is Dead May Never Die: A Look at Legacy Miracles

By Alakazimdk (2018-02-02)

Miracles was supposed to die with the passing of Sensei’s Divining Top, but somehow Tundra lovers managed to resurrect the archetype and pilot it to many top 8 finishes in major tournaments. Read below to find out how Miracles works and how it performs in the current Legacy metagame.

5 Pauper Decks for Beginners

By RyanS (2018-01-29)

With the sudden spotlight on Pauper, the commons only format, a lot of new players want to give it a shot, but where to begin? What decks to play? Here I list 5 Pauper decks that are super cheap and provide a good introduction to the format, perfect for beginners.

Excited for Pauper? A Commons Only Format

By RyanS (2018-01-17)

Channel Fireball announced that paper Pauper events will be organized as side events during all the GPs in January 2018. A lot of people were excited about this news, some even speculating that we might see a Pauper GP in the near future. But what is Pauper?

EMA and Legacy decks

By DrHoeh (2016-06-14)

Today we will continue to look at the effect of Eternal Masters on various Legacy decks.

Eternal Masters Day3 Previews

By DrHoeh (2016-05-25)

Get ready to be bombarded with more nostalgia!

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