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The Curator of Destinies (Card #34) is a foil Rare Sphinx creature from the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations set, offering a strategic shuffle mechanic for your deck.

Curator of Destinies

2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Foundations

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Product Overview

Description

Curator of Destinies is a formidable six-mana Sphinx creature that stands out in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations set. As a Rare card numbered 34, this foil edition brings both aesthetic appeal and significant strategic depth to any deck. The card requires five mana to cast, featuring a powerful 5/5 body with the Flying ability, making it a resilient presence on the battlefield that opponents must address carefully. The true power of Curator of Destinies lies in its unique enter-the-battlefield ability. When played, it forces a difficult choice upon an opponent: you reveal the top five cards of your library, split them into two piles, and let the opponent choose which pile you take. This mechanic introduces a layer of psychological strategy and resource management that distinguishes it from other draw spells. Because the spell cannot be countered, it guarantees you will resolve and gain the benefit of this shuffle, regardless of opponent interference. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out foil versions of high-impact creatures like this Sphinx for their shimmering finish and collectible value. The Foundations set represents a significant release in the TCG calendar, and this card’s design and mechanics make it a desirable addition for serious players and hobbyists alike. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your collection of Magic: The Gathering Foundations cards, Curator of Destinies offers a compelling blend of power and intrigue. Its ability to manipulate the top of the library provides endless possibilities for strategic play, ensuring it remains a relevant and exciting piece of the Foundations set for years to come.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2024

Series

Foundations

Card Number

#34

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Ralph Horsley

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{4}{U}{U}

Type

Creature — Sphinx

Power / Toughness

5 / 5

Color

U

Card Text

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This spell can't be countered. Flying When this creature enters, look at the top five cards of your library and separate them into a face-down pile and a face-up pile. An opponent chooses one of those piles. Put that pile into your hand and the other into your graveyard.

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FAQ

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What does the Curator of Destinies ability do?

When Curator of Destinies enters the battlefield, you look at the top five cards of your library and split them into two face-down piles. An opponent chooses one pile for you to put into your hand, while the other goes to the graveyard. This allows you to potentially filter your draw while denying your opponent better options.

What is the mana cost of Curator of Destinies?

The Curator of Destinies card has a mana cost of {4}{U}{U}, totaling five mana. It is a blue creature with a mana value of six, requiring both generic mana and blue mana to cast.

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