Mind's Desire
Judge Gift Cards 2008 2 • rare
- Set
- Judge Gift Cards 2008
- Collector number
- 2
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Anthony Francisco
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Shuffle your library. Then exile the top card of your library. Until end of turn, you may play that card without paying its mana cost.
Storm (When you cast this spell, copy it for each spell cast before it this turn.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageRestricted
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mind's Desire was originally released in the 2003 Scourge expansion, designed as a centerpiece for 'storm' mechanic decks that sought to chain numerous spells together in a single turn. Its power level proved so disruptive to various formats that it became a restricted or banned staple, leading Wizards of the Coast to eventually feature it as a premium foil card within the 2008 Judge Gift program. This initiative provided exclusive, high-rarity alternate-art versions of significant cards as a token of appreciation for the judges who officiate sanctioned tournaments.
The 2008 Judge Gift version features striking original artwork by Anthony Francisco, a concept artist noted for his work on creature design and visual development in film and gaming. Francisco moved away from the card's original aesthetic to provide a more evocative, painterly interpretation that emphasizes the chaotic and psychic nature of the spell's effect. Within the collecting community, this specific printing is highly sought after for its combination of historical competitive relevance and its unique, scarce artistic treatment, which set a high aesthetic standard for subsequent promotional card releases.
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