The 2015 Magic Origins rare card 'Talent of the Telepath' (#78), a potent blue sorcery designed for spell mastery strategies.
Talent of the Telepath
2015 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic Origins
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Talent of the Telepath is a distinctive Rare card from the 2015 Magic Origins expansion, identified by card number 78 and the ORI set code. Designed by artist Peter Mohrbacher, this blue sorcery introduces a unique interaction where players can access their opponent's resources. By revealing the top seven cards of a target opponent's library, the caster gains the ability to cast an instant or sorcery spell from among them without paying its mana cost, adding a layer of strategic depth to the game. This mechanic allows for powerful plays that bypass traditional mana constraints, making it a favorite for players who enjoy high-risk, high-reward spell casting. The card's design emphasizes the concept of mental prowess, fitting seamlessly into the Magic Origins narrative of discovering new abilities. With a mana cost of {2}{U}{U} and a mana value of 4, it requires careful deck construction to optimize its impact. Collectors appreciate this piece for its clean blue border and the elegant simplicity of its effect, which rewards graveyard density through the Spell Mastery mechanic. If two or more instant or sorcery cards are in your graveyard, you may cast up to two spells from the revealed cards instead of one. This dual-layered utility makes Talent of the Telepath a compelling addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection, appealing to both competitive players and those who value the lore and artistry of the Magic Origins era.
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Talent of the Telepath
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Peter Mohrbacher
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}{U}
Sorcery
U
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Target opponent reveals the top seven cards of their library. You may cast an instant or sorcery spell from among them without paying its mana cost. Then that player puts the rest into their graveyard. Spell mastery — If there are two or more instant and/or sorcery cards in your graveyard, you may cast up to two instant and/or sorcery spells from among the revealed cards instead of one.
