This 1993 Limited Edition Alpha Word of Command is a rare black Instant from the original Magic: The Gathering set, featuring art by Jesper Myrfors.
Word of Command
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Limited Edition Alpha
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The 1993 Limited Edition Alpha release remains the cornerstone of Magic: The Gathering collecting, and Word of Command (card number 136) is a notable component of this historic set. As a rare black Instant, this card allows the controller to look at an opponent's hand, select a card, and force its play under specific mana restrictions. This unique interaction defined early gameplay dynamics in the original set. The card features the distinctive black mana symbol and was illustrated by Jesper Myrfors, whose artwork helped establish the visual identity of the game's first expansion. Collectors often seek out Alpha cards like Word of Command to complete their sets or to appreciate the foundational design elements of the original release. Owning a piece of the original Magic: The Gathering ecosystem connects hobbyists to the game's origins. The card's mechanics, while simple by modern standards, offer a glimpse into the strategic depth of the 1993 launch.
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Word of Command
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jesper Myrfors
Card Stock
English
{B}{B}
Instant
B
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Look at target opponent's hand and choose a card from it. You control that player until Word of Command finishes resolving. The player plays that card if able. While doing so, the player can activate mana abilities only if they're from lands that player controls and only if mana they produce is spent to activate other mana abilities of lands the player controls and/or to play that card. If the chosen card is cast as a spell, you control the player while that spell is resolving.