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Magic: The Gathering

Jayemdae Tome

Collectors' Edition 255 • rare

Set
Collectors' Edition
Collector number
255
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
4 generic mana
Type
Artifact
Colors
Colorless
Artist
Mark Tedin
Market price
$37.53
$37.53est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
22other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

4 generic mana, tap: Draw a card.

Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Jayemdae Tome was originally introduced in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as part of the game's initial artifact roster. The card was illustrated by Quinton Hoover, whose distinct, ornate style gave the item its iconic look of a mystical, leather-bound grimoire. It quickly became a staple for control decks due to its ability to provide repeatable card advantage, representing a core strategic element of early competitive play.

The Collector's Edition version, released in late 1993, was a non-tournament-legal set intended for display and casual play rather than sanctioned events. These cards featured square corners and gold-bordered backs to differentiate them from the standard printings. This specific edition was marketed to collectors as a premium keepsake, preserving the original aesthetic of the game's debut while serving as a tribute to the artwork that defined Magic’s foundational era.

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