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Magic: The Gathering

Imaginary Pet

Ninth Edition 82★ • rare

Set
Ninth Edition
Collector number
82★
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
1 generic mana blue mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Blue
Artist
Christopher Rush
Finish
Foil
$7.45est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
2other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have a card in hand, return this creature to its owner's hand.

"It followed me home. Can I keep it?"
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

Imaginary Pet was originally printed in the Ninth Edition core set of Magic: The Gathering, released in July 2005. As a core set, Ninth Edition served as a bridge between the older game mechanics and the modern era, focusing on reprints of iconic or balanced cards from previous expansions to help newer players learn the game's fundamental systems.

The card features artwork by artist Ron Spencer, a prominent illustrator in the Magic: The Gathering community known for his distinct, expressive style. In the context of the game, the card's design—which forces the player to return the creature to their hand if they control no other creatures—was intended to explore the interaction between aggressive low-cost threats and board presence requirements, serving as a tactical challenge for deck builders during the mid-2000s.

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