Gem of Becoming #205 from the Magic 2013 set. This uncommon artifact card provides reliable mana base fixing by allowing players to search for three basic land types.
Gem of Becoming
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic
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Gem of Becoming is a staple artifact card from the Magic 2013 core set, identified by card number 205 in the M13 expansion. Released in 2012, this uncommon card has long been recognized for its utility in multiplayer formats, particularly in the popular EDH (Commander) variant. Designed by Jack Wang, the card serves as a critical tool for mana base consistency, allowing players to stabilize their resource acquisition when facing color-intensive decks. The card’s ability offers a powerful strategic advantage by enabling players to search their library for an Island, a Swamp, and a Mountain card. After revealing these specific basic lands, they are placed into the player's hand while the rest of the library is shuffled. This function effectively acts as a three-land tutor, ensuring that players can access the specific colors they need to cast spells without relying solely on random draws. For collectors, the M13 set represents a foundational era in Magic: The Gathering history, featuring updated card frames and streamlined rules that appeal to both nostalgic veterans and new enthusiasts., collectors can explore a diverse selection of Magic: The Gathering cards, including essential staples like Gem of Becoming. Whether you are building a competitive deck for casual play or looking to complete a specific set, this card remains a valuable addition to any collection. The combination of its practical gameplay function and its status as a core set staple ensures that it remains relevant and sought after by the trading card community. Explore the full catalog to find this and other essential artifacts from the Magic brand.
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Gem of Becoming
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Jack Wang
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English
{3}
Artifact
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{3}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Search your library for an Island card, a Swamp card, and a Mountain card. Reveal those cards, put them into your hand, then shuffle.






