Sanity Grinding is card #29 from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 Eventide expansion. This rare blue sorcery utilizes the chroma mechanic to mill opponents based on revealed blue mana symbols.
Sanity Grinding
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Eventide
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Sanity Grinding is card #29 from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 Eventide expansion. As a rare blue sorcery, this card utilizes the chroma mechanic to create dynamic board states based on the composition of the top of the library. The card's effect requires a mana cost of three blue mana symbols and functions by revealing the top ten cards of the player's library. For each blue mana symbol found in the mana costs of those revealed cards, a target opponent mills one card. After the milling effect resolves, the revealed cards are returned to the bottom of the library in any order the controller chooses. This design encourages players to analyze their library composition and manage their resources carefully. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out Eventide cards for their unique mechanics and thematic consistency with the set's focus on blue and white mana strategies. The chroma keyword allows for variable outcomes, making each play of Sanity Grinding potentially different depending on the library's structure. For enthusiasts of the game, owning a copy of this card adds depth to collections focused on blue sorceries or specific set completions. The card's design reflects the intricate rules interactions that define Magic: The Gathering gameplay. Whether building a deck around library manipulation or adding to a set collection, Sanity Grinding represents a distinct piece of the Eventide era. The card's interaction with other blue mana symbols makes it a interesting inclusion for players who enjoy calculating probabilities and managing their library's order. Collectors value the card for its role in the Eventide block's narrative and its mechanical contribution to the game. The rarity of the card ensures it remains a sought-after item for those completing the Eventide set.
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Sanity Grinding
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Lars Grant-West
Card Stock
English
{U}{U}{U}
Sorcery
U
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Chroma — Reveal the top ten cards of your library. For each blue mana symbol in the mana costs of the revealed cards, target opponent mills a card. Then put the cards you revealed this way on the bottom of your library in any order.






