Truth or Tale
Time Spiral 89 • uncommon
- Set
- Time Spiral
- Collector number
- 89
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Michael Phillippi
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Reveal the top five cards of your library and separate them into two piles. An opponent chooses one of those piles. Put a card from the chosen pile into your hand, then put all other cards revealed this way on the bottom of your library in any order.
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
Truth or Tale was released in 2006 as part of the Time Spiral expansion, a set celebrated for its nostalgic focus on Magic: The Gathering's history and its innovative approach to mechanics. The card was designed as a blue instant that introduced a strategic 'choice' mechanic, allowing a player to reveal the top five cards of their library and split them into two piles for an opponent to choose between. This design mirrors the spirit of the set, which heavily referenced classic cards and strategic archetypes from the game's early years.
The card's artwork was illustrated by Michael Phillippi, who contributed numerous pieces to the game during the mid-2000s. His depiction captures the surreal and shifting nature of the Time Spiral block, emphasizing a sense of arcane mystery appropriate for a spell that balances hidden information and player decision-making. Upon its debut, the card was received as a niche but effective tool for control decks, valued primarily for its ability to generate card advantage through tactical manipulation.
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