Magic: The Gathering

Library of Alexandria

Oversized League Prizes 11 • rare

Set: Oversized League Prizes
Collector number: 11
Rarity: Rare
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Mark Poole

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This rare land card is a notable inclusion in the oversized league prizes series. Its status as a rare item makes it a distinct piece for those who appreciate the aesthetic contributions of its artist.

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tap: Add colorless mana.

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StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyBanned
VintageRestricted
CommanderBanned
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricBanned
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerBanned

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Provenance

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The Library of Alexandria was released in 1993 as part of the Alpha and Beta sets for Magic: The Gathering, designed by Richard Garfield. The card represents a pivotal moment in the game's early history, created to reflect the theme of powerful, ancient knowledge. Its design, characterized by an incredibly strong utility effect that rewards players for maintaining a full hand of cards, established it as one of the most mechanically significant cards in the early meta-game.

The artwork was commissioned from Mark Poole, an iconic illustrator whose work helped define the high-fantasy aesthetic of the game's inaugural years. Poole sought to evoke a sense of vast, quiet wisdom and historical weight through his depiction of the legendary structure. Upon its release, the card was widely received with reverence and remains one of the most coveted items for collectors due to its status as a foundational piece of Magic: The Gathering history.

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