Magic: The Gathering

Stroke of Genius

Commander 2014 129 • rare

Set: Commander 2014
Collector number: 129
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: X mana 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Stephen Daniele
Market price: $0.42

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Market

What it's worth

$0.42market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.40 – $0.42 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card stands out as a versatile tool for any player looking to manage their resources, as it allows for drawing a significant number of cards at once. Its ability to scale in power based on the mana spent makes it a highly regarded utility piece for those who prioritize long-term planning during a game.

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Card face

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.

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

Stroke of Genius was originally introduced in the 1997 Urza's Legacy set as a powerful rare instant, designed to offer blue-aligned players a flexible way to draw cards or force an opponent to deplete their library. The card gained significant notoriety in competitive Magic: The Gathering for its versatility and its role in various combo decks of the late nineties, cementing its status as an iconic piece of blue card advantage utility.

The version included in the Commander 2014 set features artwork by Daarken. This specific printing was released as part of a preconstructed deck focused on the Planeswalker Teferi, Temporal Archmage. The illustration maintains the classic theme of a sudden, brilliant flash of insight, executed with the moody, high-fantasy aesthetic that defined the visual style of the Commander supplemental products during that era.

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About

About Stroke of Genius

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