Cream of the Crop is a rare green enchantment from the 2008 Morningtide expansion of Magic: The Gathering, identified by card number 117.
Cream of the Crop
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Morningtide
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Released in 2008 as part of the Morningtide expansion, Cream of the Crop stands as a notable green enchantment within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number 117 in the set, this rare card offers collectors a piece of the game's intricate mechanical history. Designed by Howard Lyon, the card features the classic Magic layout typical of the era, appealing to those who appreciate the artistic and functional design of that period. As a green card with a mana cost of {1}{G}, Cream of the Crop provides a strategic advantage by allowing players to manipulate their library. Whenever a creature enters the battlefield, the controller may look at the top cards equal to that creature's power and place one on top while restowing the others. This mechanic makes it a favorite among players who enjoy deck-building and strategic depth. For collectors, owning a copy of this card is a way to complete the Morningtide set and experience the tactical gameplay that defines Magic: The Gathering. Whether for gameplay utility or set completion, this card remains a significant item for enthusiasts of the brand.
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Featured
Cream of the Crop
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Howard Lyon
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}
Enchantment
G
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Whenever a creature you control enters, you may look at the top X cards of your library, where X is that creature's power. If you do, put one of those cards on top of your library and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.