Demonic Tutor

Description

The 1994 Foreign Black Border Demonic Tutor (Card #105) is an Uncommon Sorcery from Magic: The Gathering designed by artist Douglas Shuler. Printed in French, this card carries the FBB set code. The card's mana cost of {1}{B} makes it accessible early in games, allowing players to pay one generic mana and one black mana to activate its effect. This spell type is highly valued for its utility in deck construction. The card's rules text enables players to search their library for a card, put that card into their hand, and then shuffle their library. This ability provides significant flexibility in strategy, allowing players to locate specific answers or key resources when needed. As a black mana spell, it fits naturally into decks focused on control or removal strategies. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often target this release due to its historical significance as part of the Foreign Black Border series. The card's unnumbered rarity status within the uncommon tier makes it a common yet essential component for completing base set collections. The Foreign Black Border era marks a pivotal time in the trading card game's development, with cards like Demonic Tutor establishing mechanics that remain relevant decades later. The 1994 release date places this card at the very beginning of the game's longevity, giving it a distinct place in the hobby's timeline.