Index
Ninth Edition S5 • common
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- S5
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
Look at the top five cards of your library, then put them back in any order.
"Let's see . . . Mercadia, mercenary, merfolk . . . you know, I really need a better filing system."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Index was released in 2005 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Ninth Edition core set. Core sets during this era were designed to feature staple cards that defined the game's foundational mechanics, serving as a gateway for new players while providing accessible utility cards for deck building. As a sorcery costing a single blue mana, its function is to allow a player to look at the top five cards of their library and rearrange them, providing strategic foresight into future draws.
The artwork for this version was provided by Kev Walker, a prominent illustrator known for his long-standing contributions to the game's visual identity. Walker's design for Index emphasizes a mystical, internal focus, capturing the essence of magical scrying through intricate, atmospheric lighting. While the card is a common and mechanically straightforward utility, it remains a notable example of the consistent, polished art direction that characterized the Ninth Edition release.
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About Index
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