The Temple of Mystery is a rare foil land card from Magic: The Gathering's 2020 Core Set, offering versatile mana production and strategic scrying power.
Temple of Mystery
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set
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Temple of Mystery serves as a foundational resource for players building decks centered around green and blue mana. Released as part of the 2020 Core Set, this foil variant carries the designation of a rare card, identified by card number 389. The card's design emphasizes its function as a dual-purpose land, allowing casters to add either a green or blue mana symbol to their pool when tapped. This flexibility makes it a staple in multicolor strategies where consistent mana access is critical. Beyond its basic mana generation, Temple of Mystery features a triggered ability that activates upon entering the battlefield. When played, it allows the controller to scry one, meaning they look at the top card of their library and may place it on the bottom if desired. This subtle interaction provides strategic depth, helping players smooth out their draws and maintain deck consistency during early turns. The ability to manipulate the top of the library is particularly valuable in formats where card selection can dictate the outcome of the game. Collectors appreciate the foil finish applied to this rare card, which adds visual appeal and distinguishes it from non-foil counterparts. For those building a comprehensive collection of the 2020 Core Set, this card represents an essential piece that bridges the gap between aesthetic value and mechanical function. The M21 set code further cements its place in the modern history of Magic: The Gathering, marking it as a key component for enthusiasts tracking the evolution of the game's core mechanics.
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Temple of Mystery
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Piotr Dura
Card Stock
English
Foil
Land
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This land enters tapped. When this land enters, scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.) {T}: Add {G} or {U}.















