Zyym, Mesmeric Lord
Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2021 104 • rare
- Set
- Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2021
- Collector number
- 104
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Nick Bartoletti
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
Flying, deathtouch
When Zyym, Mesmeric Lord enters the battlefield, target opponent chooses an order for the cards in their hand, then reveals them one by one until you say stop. That player then discards the most recently revealed card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
Zyym, Mesmeric Lord was released in 2021 as part of the Mystery Booster Playtest Cards, a unique set distributed during convention events. These cards were designed by Wizards of the Coast as a meta-commentary on the game's development process, featuring 'playtest' stickers and unconventional mechanics that are not legal for standard tournament play. The intent was to provide players with a glimpse into the internal R&D process, showcasing experimental designs that push the boundaries of traditional card abilities.
The visual design of this card adheres to the distinct aesthetic of internal Magic: The Gathering playtest material, characterized by minimalist black-and-white layouts and placeholder art. This design choice serves to emphasize the conceptual nature of the card, stripping away the polished illustration style of retail products to highlight the text-heavy, iterative nature of card design. It was received by the community as a prized curiosity for collectors who value the history of game mechanics over competitive utility.
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