Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind was released in 2005 as part of the Ninth Edition core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Core sets of this era were primarily composed of reprints from previous expansions, serving as a foundational block to introduce new players to the game’s mechanics and essential card types. The card originally debuted in the 1999 Urza's Destiny expansion, designed to provide players with a repeatable method of gaining life by discarding cards, fitting into the utility-focused enchantment category.

The artwork for this version was commissioned from illustrator Randy Elliott, who contributed several pieces to the game during the mid-2000s. Elliott’s visual approach for this card leans into the tranquil, ethereal themes associated with its name, utilizing soft lighting and peaceful imagery to represent the act of finding internal stability through sacrifice. While the card is generally regarded as a niche utility option for specific deck archetypes rather than a competitive staple, it remains a recognized example of the game’s aesthetic shift during the modern era.