Fact or Fiction
Commander Masters 631 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 631
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Richard Kane Ferguson
- Market price
- $0.43
What it does
Reveal the top five cards of your library. An opponent separates those cards into two piles. Put one pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard.
"Does this choice really seem so simple, syr knight?"
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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Where it came from
Fact or Fiction was originally released in the 2000 Invasion expansion set as an uncommon blue instant. Designed by Magic: The Gathering developers to introduce a compelling psychological element to gameplay, the card forces one player to split the top five cards of their library into two piles, while an opponent chooses which pile the active player receives. This design intentionally created a skill-testing 'minigame' that has remained a staple in various formats for over two decades.
The version from Commander Masters, numbered 631, features updated artwork and is part of a curated reprint set designed specifically for the Commander multiplayer format. By including high-demand staples like Fact or Fiction, the set aims to provide players with accessible versions of iconic cards that have historically shaped the game's meta. This particular printing reflects the card's enduring popularity and its solidified status as a fundamental utility spell in blue-inclusive Commander decks.
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