Magic: The Gathering

Founding the Third Path

Dominaria United 50 • uncommon

Set: Dominaria United
Collector number: 50
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Blue
Artist: Chris Seaman
Market price: $0.23

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$0.23market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.18 – $0.26 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an enchantment, this card creates a unique tempo at the table by allowing players to repeatedly trigger spells from their graveyard. Its status as an uncommon find makes it a versatile piece for those looking to refine their strategies through persistent, recurring effects.

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What it does

Read ahead (Choose a chapter and start with that many lore counters. Add one after your draw step. Skipped chapters don't trigger. Sacrifice after III.)

I — You may cast an instant or sorcery spell with mana value 1 or 2 from your hand without paying its mana cost.

II — Target player mills four cards.

III — Exile target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard. Copy it. You may cast the copy.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Founding the Third Path was released as part of the Dominaria United set in 2022, a collection designed to celebrate the history of Magic: The Gathering by returning to its most iconic plane. The card represents the Sylex Blast, a pivotal moment in the franchise's lore, depicting the desperate final stand of the Argivian brotherhood to stop the mechanical threat of the Phyrexians. It functions as an enchantment that tracks the legacy of this historical event through a three-stage saga mechanic, allowing players to weave past magical spells back into their current strategy.

The artwork was commissioned from Chris Seaman, who focused on capturing the gravitas of a historical record being written amidst cataclysm. Seaman utilized a dramatic, sepia-toned aesthetic to evoke the feeling of an ancient manuscript or a relic unearthed from the ruins of Argive. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency and its ability to represent complex narrative beats through relatively simple mechanical interactions, becoming a staple in formats that prioritize graveyard interaction and spell recursion.

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