Tolarian Winds is a 2000 Magic: The Gathering card from the Beatdown Box Set, offering a strategic discard-and-draw effect.
Tolarian Winds
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Beatdown Box Set
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Released in 2000 as part of the Beatdown Box Set, Tolarian Winds stands as a recognizable instant spell within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Cataloged as card number 16 with the set code BTD, this common card is defined by its powerful mechanic rather than its scarcity. The card allows players to discard their entire hand and immediately draw an equal number of cards, creating volatile but potentially game-changing swings. This unique gameplay dynamic has made Tolarian Winds a staple in discussions about high-risk, high-reward strategies among the Magic: The Gathering community. Designed by Lawrence Snelly, the card represents the early 2000s era of expansion design, where complex interactions were balanced against simple mana costs. Collectors often seek this card for its historical significance in the Beatdown Box Set's diverse roster of spells. Whether building a vintage collection or exploring the history of instant cards, Tolarian Winds offers a distinct piece of Magic: The Gathering lore and mechanics.
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Tolarian Winds
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Lawrence Snelly
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}
Instant
U
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Discard all the cards in your hand, then draw that many cards.
Afterward, Tolaria's winds were like the whispers of lost wizards, calling for life.