The 1996 Mirage release features Preferred Selection, a rare green Enchantment card designed by Kev Walker. This card offers strategic card filtering by allowing players to look at the top two cards of their library.
Preferred Selection
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirage
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Preferred Selection is a notable card from the 1996 Mirage expansion within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As a rare green Enchantment, this card carries card number 233 and was illustrated by Kev Walker. The card requires a mana cost of {2}{G}{G} to cast, placing its mana value at 4. It is a staple for players seeking strategic depth in their deck construction. The card’s primary ability activates at the beginning of your upkeep. When this trigger occurs, you look at the top two cards of your library. You are then presented with a choice: you may sacrifice Preferred Selection and pay {2}{G}{G} to put one of those cards into your hand. If you choose not to pay the additional cost, you must place one of the cards on the bottom of your library. This mechanic allows for card filtering and resource management, enabling players to find specific spells or lands when needed. Collectors of vintage Magic: The Gathering cards often seek out Mirage set cards due to their historical significance. Preferred Selection is valued for its clever design and utility in various green-based strategies. The card’s ability to manipulate the top of the library provides a tactical advantage that has remained relevant in the game’s long history., enthusiasts can explore a diverse selection of Magic: The Gathering cards, including vintage staples from the Mirage set. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a new player, finding cards like Preferred Selection adds depth to your collection. The Mirage set remains a beloved part of Magic lore, and cards from this era continue to attract attention from the community.
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Preferred Selection
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Magic: The Gathering
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Kev Walker
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English
{2}{G}{G}
Enchantment
G
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At the beginning of your upkeep, look at the top two cards of your library. You may sacrifice this enchantment and pay {2}{G}{G}. If you do, put one of those cards into your hand. If you don't, put one of those cards on the bottom of your library.










