Richard Garfield, Ph.D.
30th Anniversary Misc Promos 1★ • rare
- Set
- 30th Anniversary Misc Promos
- Collector number
- 1★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Dave Dorman
- Market price
- $1.72
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 Richard Garfield, Ph.D. card originated as a meta-humorous promotional piece designed to celebrate the legacy of Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield. Originally appearing in the Unhinged set in 2004, the card was reprinted as part of the 30th Anniversary celebration, serving as an affectionate nod to the game's community and its architect. The design depicts Garfield himself as a powerful planeswalker-adjacent creature, reflecting the lighthearted, self-referential spirit that often characterizes the silver-bordered and special promo releases within the game's expansive history.
Renowned fantasy and science fiction illustrator Dave Dorman provided the artwork for this iteration, capturing Garfield in a scholarly yet heroic pose consistent with the visual language of Magic card art. Dorman, known for his distinguished work across the Star Wars and Magic franchises, utilized his signature painterly style to bridge the gap between the game's lore and its real-world origins. The card was well-received by long-term collectors and players, who viewed it as a meaningful tribute to the evolution of the hobby over three decades.
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