Magic: The Gathering

Library of Leng

Special Guests 158 • mythic

Set: Special Guests
Collector number: 158
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 1 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Cynthia Sheppard
Market price: $10.11

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Market

What it's worth

$10.11market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$9.45 – $12.47 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is a mythic rarity within the Special Guests set, making it a sought-after piece for those who value both its scarcity and its unique place in a collection. By allowing a player to preserve resources that would otherwise be discarded, it offers a distinct tactical advantage that turns a standard game mechanic into an opportunity for strategic recovery.

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What it does

You have no maximum hand size.

If an effect causes you to discard a card, discard it, but you may put it on top of your library instead of into your graveyard.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Library of Leng originated in the Arabian Nights expansion for Magic: The Gathering, released in December 1993 as the game's first-ever expansion set. Designed by Richard Garfield, the card was intended to explore unique mechanics related to the game's discard phase, offering players a way to mitigate the disadvantage of forced discards by allowing them to place discarded cards on top of their library instead of into the graveyard.

The Special Guests version, numbered 158, represents a stylistic reimagining of this classic utility artifact. By featuring guest artists to reinterpret iconic cards from Magic's history, the Special Guests line aims to marry the game's functional heritage with contemporary artistic visions. The design reflects a departure from the original 1993 aesthetic, prioritizing a more refined, modern visual language while preserving the card's original mechanical intent.

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