Stroke of Genius
Judge Gift Cards 1998 2 • rare
- Set
- Judge Gift Cards 1998
- Collector number
- 2
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Stephen Daniele
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Target player draws X cards.
After a hundred failed experiments, Urza was stunned to find that common silver passed through the portal undamaged. He immediately designed a golem made of the metal.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Stroke of Genius card was released in 1998 as part of the inaugural Judge Gift program for Magic: The Gathering. These cards were distributed exclusively to certified judges as a token of appreciation for their dedication to officiating tournaments and maintaining the game's competitive integrity. This specific card, a reprint of the powerful card-drawing spell originally featured in the Urza's Saga set, was selected for its utility and prestige within the community.
The card features artwork by Mark Zug, whose illustrative style provided a distinct aesthetic for the Judge Gift series. By commissioning special foil versions of established cards, Wizards of the Coast sought to reward volunteers with unique, limited-availability collectibles. The initiative successfully fostered a sense of community among the judging staff, marking the beginning of a long-standing tradition of gifting exclusive promotional cards to those who facilitate the game's organized play.
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