Magic: The Gathering

Bygone Bishop

Shadows over Innistrad 8 • rare

Set: Shadows over Innistrad
Collector number: 8
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Jason A. Engle
Market price: $0.31

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Market

What it's worth

$0.31market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$0.27 – $0.36 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Shadows over Innistrad set, Bygone Bishop is a prized addition for those building themed decks focused on investigation and artifact synergy. Its ability to generate clue tokens whenever a creature with a low mana cost enters the battlefield offers a strategic advantage, allowing players to consistently draw through their library to find key pieces.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Whenever you cast a creature spell with mana value 3 or less, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "2 generic mana, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Bygone Bishop was released in 2016 as part of the Shadows over Innistrad expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set returned players to the gothic horror-themed plane of Innistrad, focusing on themes of madness and mystery. The card was designed to support the set's investigate mechanic, which allows players to create artifact tokens that help them draw cards, reflecting the investigative tone of the gothic setting.

The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, who utilized a somber, ethereal aesthetic to depict the spirit of a bishop returning to offer guidance. His artistic direction emphasized the haunting atmosphere characteristic of Innistrad. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in white-based midrange decks, serving as a reliable source of card advantage in a color that historically struggles with draw consistency.

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