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Magic: The Gathering

Jalum Tome

Commander 2014 242 • rare

Set
Commander 2014
Collector number
242
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
3 generic mana
Type
Artifact
Colors
Colorless
Artist
Jerry Tiritilli
Market price
$0.15
$0.15est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
15other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

2 generic mana, tap: Draw a card, then discard a card.

Most books simply deliver knowledge. This one expects some in return.
Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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The Jalum Tome was originally printed in the Antiquities expansion in 1994, reflecting the set's focus on the lore of the Brothers' War. It was later reprinted for the Commander 2014 series, which utilized a preconstructed deck format designed to introduce players to the multiplayer-focused Commander variant. The card serves as a thematic nod to the ancient, artifact-heavy history of the game's setting, specifically the mechanical search for lost knowledge through historical records.

The original illustration was crafted by artist Anson Maddocks, who defined much of the early aesthetic of the game with his moody, atmospheric style. For the Commander 2014 release, the card retained its classic identity as a resource-management tool that allows players to exchange cards for potential advantage. It is widely regarded as a niche but effective utility card in decks that rely on graveyard synergy or hand manipulation, maintaining a consistent presence in the game's long-term design evolution.

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