Write into Being

Write into Being was originally printed as a rare card in the Fate Reforged expansion for Magic: The Gathering, released in early 2015. The card fits within the set’s focus on the cyclical history of the plane of Tarkir, featuring a mechanic called Manifest that allowed players to turn the top card of their library into a face-down creature. This specific printing belongs to The List, a curated selection of reprints integrated into Set Boosters starting in 2020, which Wizards of the Coast introduced to offer players access to older or thematic cards within modern product packaging.

The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Nils Hamm, whose work often features an ethereal and painterly aesthetic consistent with his long-standing tenure contributing to the game. The visual design depicts a mystical scribe capturing essence into physical form, reinforcing the card's function of bringing a hidden card from the library onto the battlefield. Upon its initial debut, the card was viewed primarily as a functional tool for Limited play formats, valued for its ability to generate board presence while providing card selection through the scry mechanic.