The Witty Demon, card number 50 from the 2019 Mystery Booster Playtest Cards set, a unique Magic: The Gathering collectible designed for testing experimental mechanics.
Witty Demon
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2019
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The Witty Demon (Card #50) represents a fascinating glimpse into the experimental design phase of Magic: The Gathering's 2019 Mystery Booster Playtest Cards. Illustrated by Brittany Austin, this Rare creature card showcases a unique mechanic that rewards players for building their starting libraries with at least 13 cards above the minimum threshold. When played, it searches for a card from your library and puts it into your hand, offering strategic depth that distinguishes it from standard set releases. Collectors often seek out Mystery Booster Playtest Cards for their historical significance in the evolution of the game's rules and design philosophy. This card highlights how Wizards of the Coast tests unconventional interactions before they potentially appear in future expansions. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, owning this piece provides insight into the creative process behind the beloved TCG. The product's identity is rooted in its role as a testing ground for new ideas, making it a valuable item for completists and design historians alike. Whether you are building a collection focused on rare creature types or interested in the broader context of Magic's development, the Witty Demon offers a tangible connection to the game's iterative design process. Its inclusion in the CMB1 subset marks it as a distinct artifact for serious collectors.
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Witty Demon
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Brittany Austin
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English
{1}{B}{B}
Creature — Demon
4 / 3
B
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Flying When Witty Demon enters, if your starting library had at least 13 cards over the minimum, search your library for a card and put that card into your hand, then shuffle your library. Otherwise, Witty Demon deals 4 damage to you.