Slate of Ancestry
Onslaught 310 • rare
- Set
- Onslaught
- Collector number
- 310
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Corey D. Macourek
- Market price
- $1.22
What it does
4 generic mana, tap, Discard your hand: Draw a card for each creature you control.
The pattern of life can be studied like a book, if you know how to read it.
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
The Slate of Ancestry was released in 2002 as part of the Onslaught expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed as an artifact that rewards tribal deck-building strategies, allowing players to draw cards based on the number of creatures of a chosen type they control. This set marked a significant shift in design philosophy, placing a much heavier emphasis on creature-based synergies and distinct racial archetypes compared to previous expansions.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Arnie Swekel, who sought to capture the relic's ancient, thematic significance through a blend of weathered stone and glowing, mystical runes. Upon its release, the card became a staple in casual Commander formats and tribal-themed decks due to its repeatable card advantage utility. It remains a recognizable piece of early 2000s design, reflecting the game's evolving interest in deep, thematic mechanics during the Onslaught block.
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