The 1993 Limited Edition Beta Timetwister (Card #85) is a rare Magic: The Gathering sorcery that reshuffles hands and graveyards to draw seven new cards.
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Limited Edition Beta
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Released in 1993 as part of the Limited Edition Beta set, the Timetwister card (number 85) stands as one of the most recognizable and powerful spells in the history of Magic: The Gathering. Categorized as a rare sorcery, this card has maintained significant cultural and mechanical importance among collectors and players since its initial launch. The card features a mana cost of two generic mana and one blue mana, resulting in a total mana value of three. Mechanically, Timetwister offers a dramatic reset of the game state. Upon resolution, each player must shuffle their hand and graveyard cards back into their library and then draw seven new cards. This effect effectively wipes the board of temporary resources, making it a potent tool for controlling the pace of the match or escaping unfavorable situations. The card itself is then placed into its owner's graveyard after the effect resolves. For collectors, the Limited Edition Beta print run is highly sought after due to its status as one of the earliest printings of the game. The card was illustrated by Mark Tedin, whose artwork has become iconic within the TCG community. As a blue-colored sorcery, Timetwister fits into decks that prioritize card advantage and board control. Its enduring legacy is reflected in its continued presence in various formats and its frequent reprinting in subsequent sets, though the original Beta version holds a special place for vintage enthusiasts. Finding a clean copy of this card number from the 1993 release is a notable achievement for any serious Magic: The Gathering collection.
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Timetwister
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Mark Tedin
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English
{2}{U}
Sorcery
U
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Each player shuffles their hand and graveyard into their library, then draws seven cards. (Then put Timetwister into its owner's graveyard.)
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Timetwister is a sorcery that causes each player to shuffle their hand and graveyard into their library, after which they draw seven new cards. This effectively resets the resources available to all players in the game.
The card has a mana cost of two generic mana and one blue mana, totaling a mana value of three. It is a blue-colored sorcery card.
The original Limited Edition Beta printing of Timetwister was illustrated by Mark Tedin, whose art is widely recognized as a classic from the early days of the game.
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