The details of the 2007 Magic: The Gathering Future Sight card, Reality Strobe (#43), an uncommon sorcery known for its unique Suspend mechanics.
Reality Strobe
2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Future Sight
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Released in 2007 as part of the Future Sight expansion, Reality Strobe (card number 43) is an uncommon blue sorcery that introduced a distinct mechanical twist to Magic: The Gathering gameplay. Designed by Dan Murayama Scott, this card allows players to return a permanent to its owner's hand while exiling Reality Strobe with three time counters. The card features the Suspend mechanic, enabling casters to pay {2}{U} to exile it with counters instead of casting it directly. Each upkeep removes a counter, and when the last is gone, the card can be cast for free. This innovative design made the card a notable addition for collectors and players alike, offering strategic depth through its delayed casting option. For enthusiasts building their Future Sight collection, this card represents a key moment in the game's evolution toward complex temporal mechanics. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever design and the unique gameplay experience it provides, making it a valuable piece for any Magic: The Gathering library.
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Card Details
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Reality Strobe
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Dan Murayama Scott
Card Stock
English
{4}{U}{U}
Sorcery
U
Card Text
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Return target permanent to its owner's hand. Exile Reality Strobe with three time counters on it. Suspend 3—{2}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {2}{U} and exile it with three time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost.)