Hieroglyphic Illumination
Amonkhet 57 • common
- Set
- Amonkhet
- Collector number
- 57
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Raoul Vitale
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Draw two cards.
Cycling blue mana (blue mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
"The answers are here. This is the way through the trial."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Hieroglyphic Illumination was released in April 2017 as part of the Amonkhet expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in a plane inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology, the card was designed to facilitate card advantage through its cycling mechanic, which allows players to discard it to draw a card or cast it for a greater effect. The card fits into the set's narrative of trial and rebirth, reflecting the scholarly pursuits found within the desert city of Naktamun.
The artwork was created by Lake Hurwitz, who utilized a distinct visual style to emphasize the mystical, ancient aesthetic of the plane. The illustration depicts a glowing, ethereal scroll unfolding, capturing the theme of uncovering arcane knowledge. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its versatility, serving as a reliable utility spell in various constructed formats, particularly those emphasizing graveyard interactions or draw-heavy control strategies.
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