Index
Eighth Edition 84★ • common
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 84★
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Finish
- Foil
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 2003 as part of the Eighth Edition core set, marking a significant milestone for Magic: The Gathering as it was the first base set to feature the modern card frame design. This transition was intended to improve legibility and provide a cleaner aesthetic for the game's global audience, replacing the classic design that had been in place since the game's inception in 1993.
The artwork for this specific printing, numbered 84, was illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa. In the context of the game, the card serves as a low-cost utility spell, allowing a player to manipulate the top five cards of their library to better plan their strategy. It has remained a staple for teaching new players about deck manipulation, representing a functional design philosophy that emphasizes player decision-making over raw power.
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