Magic: The Gathering

Tome Anima

Core Set 2021 81 • common

Set: Core Set 2021
Collector number: 81
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Johannes Voss
Market price: $0.09

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Market

What it's worth

$0.09market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.06 – $0.10 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a card from the core set, Tome Anima serves as a foundational element that helps define the mechanical identity of its color. While it is common, its inclusion in the base collection makes it a practical and essential tool for players looking to explore the fundamental strategies of the game.

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What it does

This creature can't be blocked as long as you've drawn two or more cards this turn.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Tome Anima was released in 2020 as part of the Core Set 2021 for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed to be an accessible entry point for new players while providing a balance of familiar mechanics and new themes to established fans. Within the game's lore, the card represents an animate object imbued with magical energy, fitting into the set's broader exploration of elemental forces and conjuration.

The card features artwork by the illustrator Volkan Baga, known for his work on numerous high-profile fantasy titles. Baga utilized a vibrant, detailed style to capture the essence of a living book, emphasizing the magical properties inherent in the card's ability to trigger effects when interacting with the library. Upon its release, the card was noted for its utility in limited formats, where players valued its contribution to graveyard-based strategies and card-scrying synergies.

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Other printings

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Tome AnimaJumpstart 2022 · #364 · common · 2022$0.11

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