Magic: The Gathering

Sleight of Mind

Fourth Edition 102 • rare

Set: Fourth Edition
Collector number: 102
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Mark Poole
Market price: $0.45

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Lore

Why it matters

Sleight of Mind is a rare instant card that offers players the tactical flexibility to change the color words on existing spells or permanents. This ability to manipulate established rules at instant speed makes it a classic tool for those looking to disrupt their opponent's strategy during a match.

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What it does

Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another. (For example, you may change "target black spell" to "target blue spell." This effect lasts indefinitely.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Sleight of Mind was originally introduced in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, later appearing in the Fourth Edition release in 1995. As an instant card designed for the blue color identity, it allowed players to change the color word of a permanent, reflecting the game's early emphasis on tactical flexibility and color manipulation. The card emerged during the formative years of the collectible card game genre, where such utility spells were essential for navigating the complex color pie interactions that defined early competitive play.

The artwork for this version was provided by Mark Poole, a prolific artist whose contributions were foundational to the visual identity of early Magic cards. Poole's design style for the set leaned into the high-fantasy aesthetic typical of the era, utilizing a clear, illustrative approach that emphasized the magical effect of the card through mystical imagery. While the card itself saw varied levels of competitive viability over the decades, the art remains a recognizable example of Poole's work during the transition from the game's limited-release roots to its more standardized Fourth Edition print run.

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