Sylvan Library
Fourth Edition 273 • rare
- Set
- Fourth Edition
- Collector number
- 273
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Harold McNeill
- Market price
- $34.75
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 originally printed in the Legends expansion in 1994, designed by Richard Garfield to represent the vast, ancient knowledge of the forest. It quickly became a staple in green decks due to its powerful ability to manipulate the top of the library, effectively granting players card selection at the cost of life. As one of the most mechanically potent enchantments from the early days of Magic: The Gathering, it remains a cornerstone of green utility.
The Fourth Edition printing, released in 1995, features the iconic artwork by Anson Maddocks. His distinct, ethereal style during the game's formative years helped define the visual identity of early Magic, favoring a mysterious and organic aesthetic. This version utilized the updated card frame of the mid-nineties and helped broaden the availability of the card for a growing player base that had missed out on the limited print run of Legends.
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