Forbidden Alchemy
Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed 43 • common
- Set
- Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed
- Collector number
- 43
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- David Rapoza
- Market price
- $0.07
What it does
Look at the top four cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.
Flashback 6 generic mana black mana (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Forbidden Alchemy was originally introduced in the 2011 set Innistrad, designed to capture the gothic horror themes of the plane. The card depicts a mage delving into forbidden knowledge, reflecting the set's focus on graveyard interactions and self-mill mechanics. This particular version was reprinted in the 2016 Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed, a themed product designed to highlight the rivalry between the holy forces of the Church of Avacyn and the undead hordes of the Skirsdag.
The artwork for this printing was provided by David Rapoza, a prolific illustrator known for his dynamic and atmospheric fantasy aesthetic. Rapoza's interpretation emphasizes the sinister nature of the spell, utilizing a muted, eerie color palette that grounds the card within the visual identity of Innistrad. Upon its release, the card became a staple in control-oriented decks, praised by players for its efficiency in card selection and its utility in fueling graveyard-based strategies.
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