Sylvan Library
Pro Tour Collector Set bl273 • rare
- Set
- Pro Tour Collector Set
- Collector number
- bl273
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Harold McNeill
- Finish
- Gold
What it does
At the beginning of your draw step, you may draw two additional cards. If you do, choose two cards in your hand drawn this turn. For each of those cards, pay 4 life or put the card on top of your library.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sylvan Library was first introduced in the 1994 Magic: The Gathering set Legends, designed by Richard Garfield. This specific version originates from the 1997 Pro Tour Collector Set, a box set created by Wizards of the Coast to commemorate the top decks used by professional players. These cards are distinct for their gold-bordered backs, which render them ineligible for sanctioned tournament play, but they remain highly sought after by players and collectors for their utility and historical significance in the game's competitive growth.
The art for Sylvan Library, originally illustrated by Anson Maddocks, depicts a mystical, forest-bound archive, perfectly capturing the card's function of drawing from the library. Maddocks was one of the early iconic illustrators for the game, known for his atmospheric and somewhat surreal style that helped define the visual identity of Magic's early years. The card itself has remained a staple in formats like Legacy and Commander due to its powerful ability to manipulate the deck and provide card advantage, cementing its status as an enduring classic in the game's design history.
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