Control of the Court
Mystery Booster 2 189 • uncommon
- Set
- Mystery Booster 2
- Collector number
- 189
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Li Yousong
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
Draw four cards, then discard three cards at random.
"Power-hungry eunuchs, the curse of the dynasty, have thrown the masses of the people into the depths of misery."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Control of the Court was released as part of the Mystery Booster 2 set, a curated collection designed by Wizards of the Coast to celebrate the history of Magic: The Gathering. The card is a reprint from the 'Future Sight' era, originally debuting in a set known for its experimental mechanics and unconventional design philosophy. By including it in Mystery Booster 2, the designers aimed to provide players with access to older, niche cards while highlighting the game's expansive mechanical history.
The card features artwork that reflects the distinctive, high-fantasy aesthetic prevalent during its original release window. Designed to function within a complex board state, the card represents the strategic depth common to the mid-2000s card design cycle. It has been received by the community as a quintessential example of the specialized utility spells that defined its home set, serving as a nostalgic piece for long-time collectors and players alike.
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