Temporal Adept
Ninth Edition 102 • rare
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 102
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- $0.40
What it does
blue mana blue mana blue mana, tap: Return target permanent to its owner's hand.
"If yesterday was two days ago tomorrow, will the day after tomorrow be today or yesterday?"— Temporal Manipulation 101 final exam, Tolarian Academy
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Temporal Adept was released in 2005 as part of the Ninth Edition core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Core sets of this era functioned as a rotating repository for foundational cards, designed to introduce newer players to the game’s mechanics while maintaining a stable environment for competitive play. This specific card represents the transition of the game into a more modernized aesthetic, utilizing updated frame designs that had been introduced shortly before this edition.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Ron Spencer, a prominent figure in early Magic art known for his visceral and often surreal depictions of fantasy creatures. His design for the Temporal Adept emphasizes the character's manipulation of time and ethereal nature, utilizing a distinctive style that helped define the visual identity of the game during the mid-2000s. Upon release, the card was received as a functional utility piece, appreciated by players for its ability to repeatedly interact with the game state by returning permanents to their owner's hand.
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About Temporal Adept
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