The 2021 Volo, Guide to Monsters promo card (238p) is a rare foil Magic: The Gathering collectible from the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms series.
Volo, Guide to Monsters
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos
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Released in 2021 as part of the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos series, this Magic: The Gathering trading card features Volo, Guide to Monsters. Identified by the card number 238p and set code PAFR, the product is a Rare foil finish that appeals to collectors of D&D-adjacent crossover sets. The card depicts the legendary Human Wizard with a mana cost of {2}{G}{U} and a power/toughness of 3/2. Collectors value this promo for its specific mechanical interaction. The card allows players to copy a creature spell when casting a new creature type, creating board presence without additional mana investment. This functionality makes it a notable piece for those tracking niche crossover releases. The foil treatment adds visual depth, distinguishing it from standard prints while maintaining the set's thematic identity. For investors and set builders, securing this promo card number supports the completion of the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms promotional subset. As a standalone collectible, it represents a distinct moment in Magic: The Gathering's history of cross-pollination with fantasy literature. The card remains a sought-after item for those interested in the intersection of tabletop RPG lore and competitive card design.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Volo, Guide to Monsters
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Zoltan Boros
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{G}{U}
Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
3 / 2
G, U
Card Text
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Whenever you cast a creature spell that doesn't share a creature type with a creature you control or a creature card in your graveyard, copy that spell. (A copy of a creature spell becomes a token.)
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