Smelt // Herd // Saw, card #100 from the exclusive 2019 Magic: The Gathering Mystery Booster Playtest, featuring a rare split layout across three colors.
Smelt // Herd // Saw
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2019
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Smelt // Herd // Saw occupies a unique space in Magic: The Gathering history as card #100 from the 2019 Mystery Booster Playtest. This rare card features a distinctive split layout that presents an Instant followed by two Sorceries, requiring players to manage mana across Red, Green, and Black. The mana cost scales significantly, demanding {R} for the first effect, {5}{G} for the second, and {1}{B} for the third, with a total mana value of 9. Designed by artist Alli Steele, this release highlights Wizards of the Coast’s experimental approach to card mechanics during the Mystery Booster era. Collectors value this piece for its intricate design and its role as a glimpse into the playtesting process that shaped future sets. The tri-color identity makes it a standout example of complex card engineering from 2019. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering trading card game history, this card represents a fascinating intersection of gameplay experimentation and collector appeal. Its place in the Mystery Booster Playtest series ensures it remains a notable item for those tracking the evolution of card design.
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Smelt // Herd // Saw
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Alli Steele
Card Stock
English
{R} // {5}{G} // {1}{B}
Instant // Sorcery // Sorcery
B, G, R