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1998 Magic: The Gathering Judge Gift Cards 1998 card #2, Stroke of Genius. Rare foil finish. Stephen Daniele art.

Stroke of Genius

1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Judge Gift Cards 1998

1998 Magic: The Gathering Judge Gift Cards 1998

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $59.00

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$59.00Nov 5, 2026	Guide Estimate	-0.3%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $59.00, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Nov 5, 2026 Guide Estimate: $59.00. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $59.00 to $59.19 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 22, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026: -0.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 5, 2026

$59.00Nov 5, 2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
-0.3%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $59.00, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Nov 5, 2026
Guide Estimate: $59.00. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $59.00 to $59.19 across 3 capture days. Change between Oct 22, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026: -0.3%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Nov 5, 2026

30-day Price History

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TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Nov 5, 2026

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Product Overview

Description

This Magic: The Gathering trading card game card is identified as card number 2 from the Judge Gift Cards 1998 set. The card features the name Stroke of Genius and carries a foil finish with a Rare rarity designation. It was illustrated by Stephen Daniele. The card type is Instant with a mana cost of {X}{2}{U} and a mana value of 3. The card color identity is U. The set code is JGP. The card's rules text allows the target player to draw X cards. Flavor text references Urza and a golem made of silver.

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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

1998

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Judge Gift Cards 1998

Card Number

Featured Subject

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Featured

Stroke of Genius

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Stephen Daniele

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{X}{2}{U}

Type

Instant

Color

Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

Target player draws X cards.

After a hundred failed experiments, Urza was stunned to find that common silver passed through the portal undamaged. He immediately designed a golem made of the metal.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mana cost of Stroke of Genius?

The mana cost for Stroke of Genius is {X}{2}{U}. This requires one blue mana, two generic mana, and an additional amount of any color equal to the value of X.

Who illustrated the 1998 Judge Gift Card version of Stroke of Genius?

The illustration for this card was created by Stephen Daniele. His artwork appears on the card numbered 2 in the Judge Gift Cards 1998 set.

Is Stroke of Genius a Rare card in the Judge Gift Cards 1998 set?

Yes, the Stroke of Genius card from the Judge Gift Cards 1998 set is classified as Rare. It also features a foil finish.