Spelltwine
Commander 2016 97 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 97
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Noah Bradley
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
Exile target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard and target instant or sorcery card from an opponent's graveyard. Copy those cards. Cast the copies if able without paying their mana costs. Exile Spelltwine.
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
Spelltwine was first introduced in the Magic: The Gathering Magic 2013 core set, but the version from Commander 2016 features updated card frame styling consistent with the supplemental Commander product line. Designed as a high-cost sorcery, the card allows players to exile two target instant or sorcery cards from graveyards and cast them for free. This mechanic reflects the 'Izzet' color philosophy of blue and red, which emphasizes chaotic spellcasting and the repurposing of magical energy.
The artwork for this iteration was rendered by artist Dan Scott, who has been a frequent contributor to the game. Scott’s illustration captures the frantic, tangled nature of weaving together two distinct magical effects, utilizing a vibrant palette that underscores the explosive potential of the card. Upon its release, it became a staple in Commander formats, where the ability to utilize opponents' graveyard resources provides both strategic flexibility and a unique narrative moment in multiplayer games.
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