Zur's Weirding
The List 8ED-116 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- 8ED-116
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Players play with their hands revealed.
If a player would draw a card, they reveal it instead. Then any other player may pay 2 life. If a player does, put that card into its owner's graveyard. Otherwise, that player draws a card.
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
Zur's Weirding was originally released in the 1999 expansion set Mercadian Masques, designed by Mark Rosewater and the Wizards of the Coast team. The card belongs to a cycle of enchantments that manipulate the game state by replacing card draws with reveal-and-discard mechanics, embodying the chaotic and esoteric theme of the plane of Mercadia. Its design reflects the set's focus on resource management and the ability to dictate the flow of information between players, often creating a high-tension atmosphere at the table.
The artwork, illustrated by Greg Staples, captures the card's unsettling nature through the depiction of Zur, a legendary sorcerer known for his mastery of dark and forbidden knowledge. Staples used a somber, muted palette to emphasize the psychological weight of the effect, which forces opponents to choose between card advantage and life preservation. While the card is often viewed as a niche tactical piece in casual formats, its inclusion in The List—a curated selection of reprints—reaffirms its status as a quintessential piece of Magic: The Gathering history for players who enjoy complex, interactive board states.
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