Once Upon a Time
Throne of Eldraine Promos 169s • rare
- Set
- Throne of Eldraine Promos
- Collector number
- 169s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Matt Stewart
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
If this spell is the first spell you've cast this game, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.
Look at the top five cards of your library. You may reveal a creature or land card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerBanned
- ModernBanned
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Once Upon a Time was released in 2019 as part of the Throne of Eldraine expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Drawing heavy inspiration from Arthurian legend and classic European folklore, the set aimed to evoke a whimsical yet dark fairy-tale aesthetic. The card itself represents a Green instant spell that allows players to search their library for a creature or land, reflecting the game's mechanics of discovery and adventure within the set's thematic framework.
The artwork for this version was illustrated by Jason Rainville, who utilized a lush, atmospheric style to capture the mystical nature of the Eldraine woods. Within the competitive community, the card became notorious for its efficiency, eventually leading to its restriction or banning in multiple sanctioned formats. The promo version, marked as 169s, serves as a distinct collectible variant that celebrates the visual storytelling that defines the Throne of Eldraine release.
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