Windfall
Secret Lair Drop 2571 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2571
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Peter Diamond
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Each player discards their hand, then draws cards equal to the greatest number of cards a player discarded this way.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyBanned
- VintageRestricted
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Windfall was released as part of the Secret Lair Drop Series, a specialized line of Magic: The Gathering cards featuring unique, thematic illustrations by invited artists. The drop, titled 'Special Guest: Yoji Shinkawa', was released to offer players a distinct visual interpretation of iconic cards, emphasizing the stark, ink-wash aesthetic associated with the artist's celebrated style in gaming history. This specific card, bearing collector number 2571, maintains the functional mechanics of the original card first appearing in the Urza's Saga set, which forces players to discard their hands and draw cards equal to the greatest number discarded this way.
The artistic direction for this release was led by Peter Diamond, who provided the illustration for this version of Windfall. Diamond's approach utilizes high-contrast linework and a muted, atmospheric palette, aiming to evoke a sense of urgency and chaos that mirrors the card's disruptive effect on gameplay. Upon its release, the card was received well by collectors and players alike for its departure from traditional Magic art styles, effectively serving as a functional collectible piece that bridges the gap between competitive gaming and fine art illustration.
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