# 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations #163

> The 2024 Magic: The Gathering Foundations release features the uncommon Self-Reflection foil card (#163), a blue sorcery offering powerful board control with flashback capabilities.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2024
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Foundations
- **Card number**: #163
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Designed by Henry Peters, this card stands out for its shimmering foil treatment, which appeals to collectors who appreciate the visual polish of premium finishes. As a blue sorcery with a mana cost of {4}{U}{U}, Self-Reflection provides strategic depth by allowing players to create a token copy of a target creature they control. A key feature for many enthusiasts is its flashback ability, costing {3}{U}, which permits casting the spell from the graveyard before exiling it, adding a layer of resilience to gameplay. The inclusion of flavor text about Echoes contemplating their past lives adds narrative weight, making it a favorite among those who enjoy the lore behind the game. Whether building a competitive deck or assembling a curated collection of foil cards from this era, Self-Reflection represents a solid addition to any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast's library.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Self-Reflection in Magic: The Gathering?

Self-Reflection has a mana cost of {4}{U}{U}, requiring four generic mana and two blue mana to cast from your hand. It has a mana value of 6.

### What does the flashback ability do on this card?

The flashback ability allows you to cast Self-Reflection from your graveyard for its flashback cost of {3}{U}. Once the spell resolves, the card is exiled instead of going to the graveyard.

### Who illustrated the Foundations version of Self-Reflection?

The 2024 Foundations version of Self-Reflection was illustrated by Henry Peters, whose artwork complements the card's blue identity and sorcery type.

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