Card #93 from the 2019 Mystery Booster Playtest Cards, featuring the sorcery How to Keep an Izzet Mage Busy with art by Scott Van Essen.
How to Keep an Izzet Mage Busy
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster Playtest Cards
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The 2019 Mystery Booster Playtest Cards represent a unique experiment in Magic: The Gathering history, offering collectors a glimpse into designs that never saw full commercial release. This product, identified as card number 93, features the sorcery spell "How to Keep an Izzet Mage Busy." As a rare card within this experimental set, it holds significant appeal for enthusiasts of the game's development history and design evolution. Created by artist Scott Van Essen, this piece captures the imaginative spirit of the Izzet League's focus on red and blue mana. The card's mechanics allow players to return it to their owner's hand, showcasing the playful and experimental nature of the playtest phase. Collectors often seek out Mystery Booster Playtest Cards to complete their understanding of the brand's broader narrative and to preserve these rare artifacts of game design. Whether you are an investor looking for distinct Magic: The Gathering variants or a hobbyist completing a specialized collection, this card offers a tangible connection to the game's creative process.
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How to Keep an Izzet Mage Busy
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Scott Van Essen
Card Stock
English
{U/R}
Sorcery
R, U
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Return How to Keep an Izzet Mage Busy to its owner's hand.