The 2019 Mystery Booster Playtest Cards release with Visitor from Planet Q (Card 33), a rare Instant Creature designed by Lucy Meaden for Magic: The Gathering.
Visitor from Planet Q
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2019
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Released in 2019 as part of the experimental Mystery Booster Playtest Cards series, Visitor from Planet Q (Card 33) represents a fascinating glimpse into Wizards of the Coast’s design process for Magic: The Gathering. Illustrated by Lucy Meaden, this Rare card deviates from traditional norms by functioning as an Instant Creature, allowing players to deploy the Alien entity with flash. The card’s mechanical design encourages complex interactions, rewarding players who cast spells with multiple types by drawing a card and then discarding one. Additionally, it empowers all other creature cards with flash, effectively turning them into instants. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, this piece offers a unique opportunity to own a slice of design history that never saw a standard print run. The product’s identity is defined by its experimental nature and the specific rules text that defines its role in gameplay. Whether you are building a specialized collection of playtest artifacts or simply appreciate innovative card designs, this card stands out for its conceptual creativity. The Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2019 set remains a significant chapter in TCG history, and Visitor from Planet Q is a key component for those tracking the evolution of the game’s mechanics.
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Visitor from Planet Q
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Magic: The Gathering
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Lucy Meaden
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English
{1}{U}
Instant Creature — Alien
0 / 4
U
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All creature cards you own with flash are instants in addition to their other types. Whenever you cast another spell with two or more card types, you may draw a card, then discard a card.