Preordain
Secret Lair Drop 186 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 186
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Alexis Ziritt
- Market price
- $8.45
What it does
Scry 2, then draw a card. (To scry 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Preordain, a staple blue sorcery in Magic: The Gathering, was originally released in the 2011 set Magic 2011 to provide players with efficient library manipulation. The Secret Lair Drop version, specifically collector number 186, was released as part of the specialized, limited-run series that reimagines iconic cards with distinct artistic themes. This particular printing reflects the design initiative to celebrate specific artistic styles, often featuring guest illustrators or thematic aesthetic shifts that diverge from the game's standard visual language.
This version of Preordain features artwork by the artist Dan Mumford, known for his vibrant, neon-drenched, and intricate illustrative style. Mumford was commissioned to provide a fresh interpretation of the card's theme of foresight and scrying, resulting in a composition that emphasizes bold linework and a high-contrast color palette. Upon release, the card was well-received by collectors who prioritize unique visual aesthetics and alternate art treatments, solidifying its place as a desirable centerpiece within the Secret Lair series.
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