Grindstone
Judge Gift Cards 2023 2 • rare
- Set
- Judge Gift Cards 2023
- Collector number
- 2
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
3 generic mana, tap: Target player mills two cards. If two cards that share a color were milled this way, repeat this process.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Grindstone was originally introduced as a rare artifact in the 1997 Tempest expansion, quickly becoming a staple in competitive formats due to its unique ability to mill an opponent's library. The card features art by Julie Bell, whose work during that era defined the visceral, high-fantasy aesthetic of early Magic: The Gathering. Its design focuses on a singular, powerful utility, reflecting the game's shift toward more complex, graveyard-oriented mechanics in the late nineties.
This specific iteration, part of the 2023 Judge Gift series, was created to honor the contributions of the community's Level 2 and higher judges. By selecting a classic, tournament-relevant card for this premium release, the designers opted to pair the historical utility of the artifact with new, refined foil treatments that contrast sharply with the original printings. The reception has been largely favorable among long-term players and collectors who view the card as a prestige piece that bridges the game's past with its modern presentation standards.
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