Foil
Mystery Booster 2 243 • common
- Set
- Mystery Booster 2
- Collector number
- 243
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Donato Giancola
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
You may discard an Island card and another card rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Counter target spell.
Among wizards, poor timing is the most consistent mistake.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Foil card from Mystery Booster 2, identified by collector number 243, is a hallmark of the experimental nature of the Mystery Booster series. Produced by Wizards of the Coast, this set was designed as a curated, chaotic celebration of Magic: The Gathering's history, pulling from thousands of previous cards while integrating new, whimsical designs. The series serves as a playful homage to the game's evolution, intended to recreate the experience of opening packs from various eras simultaneously.
The aesthetic of this specific card aligns with the set's broader design language, which blends legacy artwork with modern, often humorous or subversive, templating. Created by the R&D team at Wizards of the Coast, the card was meant to engage long-time players through meta-commentary on the game's mechanics. It was received by the community as a lighthearted collectible that prioritizes the spirit of 'playtest' cards and internal jokes over standard competitive card design.
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About Foil
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