Alhammarret's Archive
Secret Lair Countdown 27 • mythic
- Set
- Secret Lair Countdown
- Collector number
- 27
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Simen Meyer
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
If you would gain life, you gain twice that much life instead.
If you would draw a card except the first one you draw in each of your draw steps, draw two cards instead.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Alhammarret's Archive was first introduced in the Magic: The Gathering set Magic Origins in 2015, representing the vast, knowledge-filled library of the sphinx Planeswalker Alhammarret. This specific iteration is a promotional version released as part of the 2022 Secret Lair Countdown Kit, a curated collection that functioned as an advent calendar for fans. The design for this version features distinctive stylized artwork that deviates from the original card's aesthetic to match the thematic consistency of the Secret Lair series, intended to appeal to players seeking unique, high-contrast visual variants for their card collections.
The card functions mechanically as an artifact that doubles the effects of card drawing and life gain, making it a staple in Commander formats where resource management and longevity are prioritized. The Secret Lair series as a whole reflects Wizards of the Coast's strategy of releasing limited-run, artist-driven collectibles that emphasize aesthetic expression over standard set availability. This specific version, numbered 27 in the series, is prized primarily for its limited distribution window and the departure from the traditional layout found in the original Magic Origins release.
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