Magic: The Gathering

Mastermind's Acquisition

Rivals of Ixalan Promos 77s • rare

Set: Rivals of Ixalan Promos
Collector number: 77s
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Black
Artist: Svetlin Velinov
Finish: Foil

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$4.52market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$4.51 – $4.61 over the tracked period

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What it does

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• Search your library for a card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

• Put a card you own from outside the game into your hand.

Another piece of a nefarious puzzle.

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StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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Mastermind's Acquisition was introduced in the 2018 expansion Rivals of Ixalan as part of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This rare sorcery was designed to offer players utility by allowing them to search their library or their sideboard for a card, reflecting the theme of tactical maneuvering and resource procurement prevalent in the Ixalan setting, which focused on treasure-hunting pirates and ancient civilizations.

The card features artwork by Svetlin Velinov, a prolific illustrator for the game known for his dramatic lighting and intricate character designs. Velinov aimed to capture the essence of a cunning strategist orchestrating a major move, utilizing dark, moody tones to emphasize the clandestine nature of the card's effect. Upon its release, the card saw immediate play in competitive formats due to its versatility and ability to pull specific answers from a player's sideboard, making it a staple in control-oriented strategies of that era.

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