Read the Bones
Secret Lair Drop 2566 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2566
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- DZO
What it does
Scry 2, then draw two cards. You lose 2 life. (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
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Read the Bones was originally released in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering set Theros, designed as a black-aligned sorcery that encourages card selection through scrying and drawing. The card exemplifies the themes of the Theros plane, which draws heavily from Greek mythology and the influence of the gods over mortal fate. Mechanics-wise, it provides a balance of card advantage and life-drain, reflecting the ritualistic nature of seeking forbidden knowledge.
The specific version identified as collector number 2566 originates from a Secret Lair drop, a series of curated, limited-release sets featuring unique artistic treatments. This particular iteration utilizes a stylized aesthetic distinct from the standard card frame, a hallmark of the Secret Lair line which often commissions guest artists to reinterpret iconic game mechanics. Such releases are generally received as high-end collector pieces, prized by players for their visual departure from traditional set art.
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About Read the Bones
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