The foil version of Icon of Ancestry (229s) from the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2020 Promos is a distinctive artifact card designed for strategic gameplay and collection.
Icon of Ancestry
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set 2020 Promos
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Released in 2019, this promotional release features a rare foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for TCG enthusiasts. Designed by Chris Seaman, the card serves as a strategic tool within the game, allowing players to boost creature types and manipulate their library. As a three-mana artifact, it provides flexible utility by enabling collectors and players to search for specific creature cards of a chosen type, making it a functional addition to various decks. The foil treatment distinguishes this card from standard prints, adding a layer of collectibility for those building specialized sets. Many enthusiasts seek out the 229s variation for its combination of gameplay utility and aesthetic finish. The card’s ability to reveal and retrieve creatures of a selected type offers strategic depth, appealing to both competitive players and hobbyists. Icon of Ancestry stands out within this group due to its artifact classification and versatile mechanic. Its presence in the PM20 set code marks it as a notable piece for anyone interested in modern Magic: The Gathering history. The interplay between the card’s mechanical function and its foil rarity creates a compelling item for display and play.
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Icon of Ancestry
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Chris Seaman
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}
Artifact
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As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. Creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1. {3}, {T}: Look at the top three cards of your library. You may reveal a creature card of the chosen type from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.