Kismet
Classic Sixth Edition 27 • uncommon
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 27
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Kaja Foglio
- Market price
- $1.56
What it does
Artifacts, creatures, and lands your opponents control enter tapped.
"Make people wait for what they want, and you have power over them. This is as true for merchants and militia as it is for cooks and couples."— Gwendlyn Di Corci
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Kismet was originally introduced in the Legends expansion set in 1994, reflecting the game's early focus on cards that manipulate the fundamental flow of play. The design intent was to introduce a 'stax' or tempo-control element, forcing opponents to play their cards in a tapped state and effectively slowing the pace of the match. This card became a staple for control-oriented strategies, relying on its ability to neutralize aggressive early-game threats by stripping them of their immediate utility.
The version from Classic Sixth Edition, released in 1999, is notable for its transition to the modern card face design. While the artwork by Dan Frazier—which depicts a whimsical, hooded figure—was retained from the original printing, this edition marked a pivotal moment in the game's history as it consolidated several sets into a unified, accessible framework for new players. The card was received as a functional, if frustrating, control piece, valued by players who favored strategic disruption over pure creature combat.
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