Pulse of the Grid
Darksteel 29 • rare
- Set
- Darksteel
- Collector number
- 29
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Wayne England
- Market price
- $0.45
What it does
Draw two cards, then discard a card. Then if an opponent has more cards in hand than you, return Pulse of the Grid to its owner's hand.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Pulse of the Grid was released in 2004 as part of the Darksteel expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It represents a period in the game's history where the narrative focused on the metallic plane of Mirrodin, a world forged of artificial materials. The card was designed as part of a cycle of 'Pulse' spells that featured a recurring mechanic, allowing players to return the card to their hand if their opponent had more cards than them, emphasizing the strategic resource management common to the blue color identity.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Adam Rex, known for his distinct style that often blended organic elements with the industrial aesthetic required by the set's theme. The design sought to visualize the concept of manipulating the flow of information across a mechanical landscape. Upon its release, the card was analyzed by players for its potential in control-oriented decks, noted specifically for its utility in maintaining hand size during mid-game exchanges.
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About Pulse of the Grid
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