Pithing Spyglass
Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2021 108 • rare
- Set
- Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2021
- Collector number
- 108
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Melissa DeTora
- Market price
- $0.39
What it does
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
The Pithing Spyglass, appearing as a playtest card in the 2021 Mystery Booster set, represents a unique bridge between internal R&D experimentation and public engagement. These cards were originally conceived by Wizards of the Coast designers to explore unorthodox mechanics, off-the-wall flavor, and rule-breaking ideas that were never intended for standard sanctioned tournament play. The design aesthetic is deliberately utilitarian, featuring minimalist layouts and handwritten-style notations that distinguish them from the polished, high-fidelity art of mainstream Magic: The Gathering releases.
This specific iteration of the Pithing Spyglass was designed to evoke a sense of playfulness and iterative design, functioning as a prototype that invites players into the creative process of the development team. While standard versions of Pithing Spyglass exist as legitimate game pieces, this playtest variant is cherished by collectors for its raw, 'work-in-progress' visual identity. It serves as a physical artifact of the game's evolution, capturing a moment where designers allowed the community to glimpse the experimental drafts that typically remain hidden behind closed doors.
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About Pithing Spyglass
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