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The Borrowing 100,000 Arrows sorcery from Magic: The Gathering's Commander Anthology, designed to generate card advantage through tapped creatures.

Borrowing 100,000 Arrows

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Anthology

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The Borrowing 100,000 Arrows card stands as a notable inclusion in the 2017 Commander Anthology set for Magic: The Gathering, offering a unique spell that leverages the game's core resource mechanics. As a blue sorcery with a mana cost of two generic mana and one blue mana, this card provides a flexible and efficient method for drawing cards during gameplay. Its utility stems from its ability to trigger an effect for every tapped creature an opponent controls, making it a potent tool for resource generation in formats where creature engagement is high. In the context of the Commander Anthology, this card is valued for its ability to accelerate a player's hand size without requiring complex setup. The design encourages strategic decisions regarding when to commit creatures to the battlefield, as their tapped status directly influences the spell's impact. Collectors of Magic trading cards often seek out this card for its elegant simplicity and its potential to shift momentum in long-form games. The card's classification as an uncommon rarity within the Commander Anthology set makes it accessible to a wide range of players while still maintaining its distinct identity among the collection. This release, identified by card number 33 in the Commander Anthology, represents a key component for players looking to refine their blue-based strategies. The card's mechanic rewards opponents for aggressive play, creating a dynamic interplay that is central to the Commander format's appeal. Whether building a casual deck or exploring new archetypes, this sorcery offers a reliable way to maintain card parity and outpace rivals through superior resource management.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2017

Series

Commander Anthology

Card Number

#33

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Song Shikai

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{2}{U}

Type

Sorcery

Color

U

Card Text

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Draw a card for each tapped creature target opponent controls.

Kongming and Lu Su tricked Wei troops into shooting over 100,000 arrows at them to later use against the Wei at Red Cliffs.

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What does the Borrowing 100,000 Arrows card do in Magic: The Gathering?

This card allows you to draw a number of cards equal to the number of tapped creatures your opponent controls. It is a blue sorcery with a mana value of 3, making it an efficient way to gain card advantage if your opponent has committed creatures to the battlefield.

Which set is the Borrowing 100,000 Arrows card from?

The card was released as part of the Commander Anthology set in 2017. It carries the set code CMA and is designated as card number 33 within that specific collection.

How is the Borrowing 100,000 Arrows card used strategically?

Collectors and players value this card for its ability to generate significant card advantage in the late game. It is particularly effective in formats where opponents are likely to have multiple creatures tapped from attacking or activating abilities, allowing you to quickly refill your hand.

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