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Fraying Sanity, card #35 from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Hour of Devastation set. This rare foil enchantment targets opponents with mill effects.

Fraying Sanity

2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Hour of Devastation

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Product Overview

Description

Fraying Sanity, identified as card number 35 in the Hour of Devastation set, is a distinctive enchantment card from Magic: The Gathering released in 2017. Designed by Ryan Alexander Lee, this card features a rare foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors who appreciate the aesthetic quality of the HOU expansion. As a blue mana cost card with a mana value of three, it functions as an Aura Curse, offering a strategic mechanic that resonates with players who enjoy resource denial tactics. The card’s gameplay revolves around a unique mill effect that scales with graveyard activity. When enchanted on an opponent, it triggers at the end of each turn to force that player to mill a number of cards equal to the quantity put into their graveyard that turn. This mechanic creates dynamic gameplay moments where the card's impact grows as the game progresses, making it a favorite among strategic builders. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their Hour of Devastation collection or to utilize its unique interaction in various formats. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, Fraying Sanity represents a key piece of the 2017 era of expansion. The rare treatment ensures that each copy has a distinct sheen, adding value for those who prioritize finish quality alongside gameplay utility. Whether you are building a deck around graveyard synergy or simply expanding your library with high-quality foils from the Hour of Devastation set, this card offers both functional depth and collectible merit. It stands as a testament to the intricate design work that defines the Magic: The Gathering brand, appealing to both competitive players and casual hobbyists who value the history and mechanics of the game.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2017

Series

Hour of Devastation

Card Number

#35

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Rare

Artist

Ryan Alexander Lee

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{2}{U}

Type

Enchantment — Aura Curse

Color

U

Card Text

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Enchant player At the beginning of each end step, enchanted player mills X cards, where X is the number of cards put into their graveyard from anywhere this turn.

Those wound tightest are first to unravel.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mana cost of Fraying Sanity?

Fraying Sanity has a mana cost of {2}{U}, requiring two generic mana and one blue mana to cast. It is a blue mana card with a mana value of three.

What set is Fraying Sanity from?

This card is from the Hour of Devastation set, which was released in 2017. It is designated as card number 35 in the set.

What is the effect of Fraying Sanity?

Fraying Sanity is an Aura Curse that forces the enchanted player to mill cards at the end of each turn. The number of cards milled is equal to the total number of cards put into that player's graveyard from anywhere during that turn.

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