Karmic Guide
Secret Lair Drop 281 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 281
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Johannes Voss
- Market price
- $5.89
What it does
Flying, protection from black
Echo 3 generic mana white mana white mana (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.)
When this creature enters, return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
Just one moment more
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Karmic Guide was originally introduced in the Urza's Legacy expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1999, designed as a powerful creature that allows players to return a target creature card from their graveyard to the battlefield. The card quickly became a staple in various formats due to its utility in combo decks and its ability to provide immediate board presence. The specific version in the Secret Lair Drop series, numbered 281, was released as part of a specialized, limited-availability promotional run that reimagined the classic art style to appeal to collectors seeking unique aesthetic variations of iconic cards.
The artistic direction for this particular iteration of Karmic Guide focuses on a distinct, stylized interpretation that deviates from the original high-fantasy illustration, opting instead for a composition that emphasizes the ethereal and angelic nature of the figure. Secret Lair drops are curated by Wizards of the Coast to feature collaborations with various artists who bring a specific visual identity to established game mechanics. This version was received as a sought-after piece for players who prioritize thematic consistency and artistic flair within their decks, highlighting the card's enduring popularity since its late-nineties debut.
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