Talent of the Telepath
Magic Origins Promos 78s • rare
- Set
- Magic Origins Promos
- Collector number
- 78s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Peter Mohrbacher
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Target opponent reveals the top seven cards of their library. You may cast an instant or sorcery spell from among them without paying its mana cost. Then that player puts the rest into their graveyard.
Spell mastery — If there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard, you may cast up to two instant and/or sorcery spells from among the revealed cards instead of one.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Talent of the Telepath was released in July 2015 as part of the Magic Origins set, which served as a narrative bridge exploring the backstories of five iconic planeswalkers. The card was designed as a rare sorcery that emphasizes the blue mana color identity, focusing on the manipulation of spells and the theme of psychic discovery. It reflects the set's broader goal of deepening the lore behind central characters while offering gameplay mechanics that reward players for interacting with the graveyard.
The artwork for this specific promotional version was crafted to align with the visual identity established for Magic Origins. As a promotional iteration, it often featured alternate treatments or foil finishes intended for use in pre-release events or tournament rewards. While the card is a standard mechanical inclusion in the set, the promo treatment is sought after by collectors interested in the specific aesthetic design choices made by Wizards of the Coast during this pivotal transition in the game's storytelling history.
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