Magic: The Gathering

Ancestral Vision

Time Spiral 48 • rare

Set: Time Spiral
Collector number: 48
Rarity: Rare
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Blue
Artist: Mark Poole
Market price: $3.65

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$3.65market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$3.35 – $3.65 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare sorcery, this card represents a distinct tactical choice, requiring players to weigh its long-term potential against the immediate needs of a match. Its status as a rare find makes it a sought-after piece for those looking to refine their strategies with deliberate, time-delayed advantages.

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Card face

What it does

Suspend 4—blue mana (Rather than cast this card from your hand, pay blue mana and exile it with four time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.)

Target player draws three cards.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Ancestral Vision was released in 2006 as part of the Time Spiral expansion, a set deeply rooted in the history of the Magic: The Gathering card game. Designed to evoke the mechanics and nostalgia of earlier eras, the card functions as a suspended version of the iconic 1993 card Ancestral Recall. By requiring the player to wait four turns to draw three cards, it balances the immense power of the original effect with a strategic delay, fitting perfectly into the set’s thematic focus on time manipulation and past gameplay elements.

The artwork was provided by Mark Poole, one of the game's original illustrators whose work defined the visual identity of Magic in its earliest years. Poole’s illustration style for this card utilizes a ethereal, dreamlike aesthetic that aligns with the concept of peering into the past. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its ability to generate significant card advantage, eventually becoming a staple in various formats and a sought-after piece for players who appreciate the evolution of game design.

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About

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