Spellbook
Ninth Edition 309★ • uncommon
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 309★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 0 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Andrew Goldhawk
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
You have no maximum hand size.
"Everything the wise woman learned she wrote in a book, and when the pages were black with ink, she took white ink and began again."— Karn, silver golem
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Spellbook was released as part of the Ninth Edition core set for Magic: The Gathering in 2005. It was designed as an uncommon card intended to provide players with a utility effect, allowing the caster to have no maximum hand size for the duration of the turn. This iteration of the card featured a distinct, minimalist aesthetic that aligned with the standardized layout changes introduced during the transition to the 'Modern' card frame, which prioritized legibility and cleaner card borders.
The artwork for this version was illustrated by Dan Scott, whose contribution sought to capture the arcane essence of a tome overflowing with magical energy. Within the context of the Ninth Edition, Spellbook served as a thematic nod to the essential nature of resource management in the game. Upon its release, it was regarded by the community as a niche tool for deck building, valued primarily for its specific interaction with high-draw strategies and complex combo decks.
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