Book of Rass
The Dark 98 • uncommon
- Set
- The Dark
- Collector number
- 98
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Sandra Everingham
- Market price
- $0.94
What it does
2 generic mana, Pay 2 life: Draw a card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Book of Rass was released in 1994 as part of The Dark, the fourth expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering collectible card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set drew inspiration from dark, gothic themes and folklore, aiming to establish a distinct aesthetic that departed from the high-fantasy tropes of the base game. It served as a pivotal moment in the game's early expansion history, introducing mechanics that played with life totals and darker motifs.
The card was illustrated by Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific and iconic artists in the early history of the game. His design for The Book of Rass features an ornate, mystical tome, echoing the theme of forbidden or ancient knowledge that defined the set's identity. Upon release, the card was received as a functional utility piece that allowed players to pay life for card advantage, reflecting the set's broader design philosophy of trading vital resources for strategic depth.
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