Mind Bend
Tenth Edition 93 • rare
- Set
- Tenth Edition
- Collector number
- 93
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Mike Dringenberg
- Market price
- $1.82
What it does
Change the text of target permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another or one basic land type with another. (For example, you may change "nonblack creature" to "nongreen creature" or "forestwalk" to "islandwalk." This effect lasts indefinitely.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mind Bend was originally released in the Limited Edition Alpha set in 1993, representing the early philosophy of Magic: The Gathering where color-shifting spells were a core part of the blue color identity. Its inclusion in the Tenth Edition base set in 2007 served as a nostalgic nod to these foundational mechanics, as the set was curated to feature iconic and representative cards from the game's history to celebrate its longevity.
The card features artwork by Dameon Willich, whose style was emblematic of the early, idiosyncratic aesthetic of the game. The design centers on the concept of 'color hosers' or cards that allow players to manipulate the established color pie, a mechanic that has become increasingly restricted over time as Wizards of the Coast refined their approach to color balance. By the time of Tenth Edition, the card was viewed primarily as a functional utility tool for casual formats rather than a high-powered tournament staple.
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