Hieroglyphic Illumination
The List AKH-57 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- AKH-57
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Raoul Vitale
- Market price
- $0.07
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 first introduced as a rare card in the Amonkhet set, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2017. The set draws heavy thematic inspiration from ancient Egyptian mythology, centering on a plane ruled by the dragon-god Nicol Bolas. The card's mechanics and visual design reflect the set's cycle of trials and the pursuit of knowledge within this harsh, desert-bound culture.
The card features artwork by Lake Hurwitz, who utilized a distinct aesthetic to mimic the look of traditional hieroglyphic inscriptions found on tomb walls and monuments. By combining vibrant magical effects with a structured, ancient style, the design team aimed to immerse players in the specific historical fantasy of the plane. It was included in 'The List' in later years to give players access to cards from earlier sets, maintaining its role as a thematic staple within the broader Magic: The Gathering ecosystem.
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