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Magic: The Gathering

Greater Good

Double Masters 170 • rare

Set
Double Masters
Collector number
170
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
2 generic mana green mana green mana
Type
Enchantment
Colors
Green
Artist
Mathias Kollros
Market price
$5.33
$5.33est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
11other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

Sacrifice a creature: Draw cards equal to the sacrificed creature's power, then discard three cards.

"There's wisdom to be gained in death—whether it be one's own or someone else's."— Jarad, Golgari Lich-Lord
Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Greater Good was originally printed in the Urza's Saga set in 1998, emerging from an era of Magic: The Gathering design that explored powerful, enchantment-based engine cards. It was conceived as a way to sacrifice creatures for card advantage, reflecting the set's broader theme of complex mechanical synergy. The card became a staple in graveyard-focused and combo-oriented decks due to its ability to turn high-power creatures into significant draws, cementing its status as a sought-after utility card in the game's long history.

The Double Masters printing, released in 2020, features artwork that reimagines the original concept with high-fidelity digital illustration. By placing the card within this premium set, Wizards of the Coast sought to provide players with a modernized aesthetic while maintaining the mechanical integrity of the original design. The card was well-received by the player base, specifically those who favor commander and eternal formats, as the reprint provided access to a high-demand card with updated visuals that align with current artistic standards.

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