Library of Lat-Nam
Classic Sixth Edition 78 • rare
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 78
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Alan Rabinowitz
- Market price
- $0.70
What it does
An opponent chooses one —
• You draw three cards at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.
• You search your library for a card, put that card into your hand, then shuffle.
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
Library of Lat-Nam was first released as part of the original Magic: The Gathering Alpha set in 1993, representing the early creative philosophy of the game's designers. The card was conceptualized by Richard Garfield and illustrated by Anson Maddocks, whose distinct, painterly style helped define the dark, high-fantasy aesthetic of the game's formative years. It was designed to explore the mechanics of deck manipulation and card advantage, themes that remained central to the blue color identity throughout the game's history.
The inclusion of the card in the Classic Sixth Edition in 1999 served as a nostalgic bridge for long-term players, marking a period where Wizards of the Coast sought to standardize the game's rules and clarify its complex card interactions. By the time of the Sixth Edition printing, the card's design was viewed through the lens of a mature, evolving card game, and it was appreciated by collectors for its role in the foundational lore of the Dominaria setting, specifically the legendary figures of the Lat-Nam academy.
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