The Memory Bank sorcery from the 2019 Magic: The Gathering Mystery Booster Playtest Cards. This card features the unique Bank mechanic, allowing players to exile it for potential reuse in subsequent games within the same match.
Memory Bank
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster Playtest Cards
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The Memory Bank card is a notable entry within the 2019 Magic: The Gathering Mystery Booster Playtest Cards series. Designed as a blue sorcery with a mana cost of one generic and one blue mana, this card offers a strategic twist on resource management. The card is numbered 27 in the CMB1 set and is illustrated by Pete White, capturing the experimental nature of the playtest release. What sets this card apart is its unique "Bank" mechanic. When cast from hand, Memory Bank does not go to the graveyard upon resolution. Instead, it is exiled until the end of the match. This allows the player to cast the same card from exile during a later game within that same match, effectively providing a one-time replay ability. This mechanic was a specific innovation explored during the development of the Mystery Booster concept, testing how players interact with persistent effects across multiple games. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, Mystery Booster Playtest Cards hold significant appeal due to their rarity and experimental status. These cards were never officially released in standard retail packs, making them highly sought after by enthusiasts of the game's history and design evolution. The Memory Bank card represents a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind Magic's most innovative products. Its unique gameplay function and limited availability make it a valuable addition to any serious collection. Whether you are a collector looking to expand your Mystery Booster holdings or a player interested in the history of game mechanics, this card stands out as a unique piece of TCG heritage.
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Memory Bank
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Pete White
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English
{1}{U}
Sorcery
U
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Draw a card. Bank (If you cast Memory Bank from your hand, exile it until the end of the match. You may cast it from exile during another game this match. It still counts toward your deck minimum.)
