The 1996 Magic: The Gathering card Diminishing Returns from the Alliances expansion. This blue Sorcery, numbered 26, offers strategic hand and library manipulation.
Diminishing Returns
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Alliances
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Diminishing Returns is a blue Sorcery card from the Alliances expansion, released in 1996. As the 26th card in the set, it stands as a testament to the strategic depth of early Magic: The Gathering gameplay. Designed by Allen Williams, this card has remained a relevant piece of the game's history for collectors and players alike. The card’s effect allows players to shuffle their hand and graveyard into their library, then exile the top ten cards of their own library before drawing up to seven new cards. This mechanic provides a powerful way to reset one's resources, making it an interesting addition to any collection focused on the game's early eras. For investors in vintage TCG cards, pieces from the Alliances set hold significant nostalgia and historical value. Collectors often seek out cards from this period to complete their sets or to appreciate the evolution of card design and rules. Whether you are a long-time player or a new enthusiast, adding Diminishing Returns to your collection offers a tangible connection to the game's rich past. The card's mana cost of {2}{U}{U} reflects its power level, requiring four mana to cast. Its rarity as a Rare card ensures it was not as commonly printed as common or uncommon cards, adding to its appeal for those looking to build a comprehensive library.
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Diminishing Returns
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Allen Williams
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}{U}
Sorcery
U
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Each player shuffles their hand and graveyard into their library. You exile the top ten cards of your library. Then each player draws up to seven cards.













