What is the Judge Gift Cards set in Magic: The Gathering?

The Judge Gift Cards set (G11) was a promotional series released in 2011, exclusively distributed to Magic: The Gathering tournament judges. It features a small selection of cards designed as rewards for event staff, making it a niche but highly regarded subset among collectors.

What does the Dark Confidant card do in gameplay?

Dark Confidant is a creature with the ability to reveal the top card of your library during your upkeep and put it into your hand. In exchange for this card draw advantage, you lose life equal to the mana value of the revealed card.

Is the foil finish rare for this card?

Yes, within the Judge Gift Cards set, this card is printed with a Rare rarity and a Foil finish. The foil treatment distinguishes it from standard non-foil versions, making it a more visually striking and collectible item for enthusiasts of the set.

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This 2011 Dark Confidant foil card from the Magic: The Gathering Judge Gift Cards set offers collectors a rare and distinctive piece of TCG history.

Dark Confidant

2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Judge Gift Cards

2011 Magic: The Gathering Judge Gift Cards

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Released in 2011, the Magic: The Gathering Judge Gift Cards set (G11) provided exclusive promotional items to tournament judges, making its contents highly sought after by dedicated enthusiasts. Among these exclusive releases is card number 6, featuring the popular creature Dark Confidant. This variant is distinguished by its Rare rarity and a premium Foil finish, which adds a tactile and visual depth that appeals to those who appreciate the craftsmanship of modern TCG printing. The card depicts a Human Wizard with a mana cost of one black mana and one colorless mana. Its gameplay effect allows players to reveal the top card of their library during their upkeep, adding it to their hand while losing life equal to that card's mana value. This mechanic has made Dark Confidant a staple in many competitive decks, increasing the cultural significance of this print. For collectors of the Judge Gift Cards series, securing a foil version of this card represents a key milestone. The combination of the exclusive set origin, the foil treatment, and the card's enduring popularity in the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem creates a compelling target for investors and hobbyists alike.

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2011

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Judge Gift Cards

Card Number

Featured Subject

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Featured

Dark Confidant

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Ron Spears

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{1}{B}

Type

Creature — Human Wizard

Power / Toughness

2 / 1

Color

Card Text

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At the beginning of your upkeep, reveal the top card of your library and put that card into your hand. You lose life equal to its mana value.

Greatness, at any cost.