Imperial Seal
Judge Gift Cards 2016 6 • rare
- Set
- Judge Gift Cards 2016
- Collector number
- 6
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Li Tie
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Search your library for a card, then shuffle and put that card on top. You lose 2 life.
"If Heaven has placed it in your hands, it means that the throne is destined to be yours."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyBanned
- VintageRestricted
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Imperial Seal was originally released in the 1999 Portal Three Kingdoms set, drawing inspiration from the historical events and literature of the Three Kingdoms period in China. As a card that functions as a functional reprint of the powerful Vampiric Tutor, it became a cornerstone of high-level play due to its ability to search for any card in a deck and place it on top of the library for a low mana cost.
The 2016 Judge Gift version was created to reward dedicated members of the Magic: The Gathering judge program, serving as a prestigious promotional item for those contributing to the game's community. Artist Li Tie provided new illustrations for this printing, opting for a sweeping, cinematic aesthetic that emphasizes the gravity of an imperial decree. The design was well-received by players for its departure from the original set's art style, offering a fresh visual interpretation of a classic and highly sought-after effect.
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