The 2023 Magic: The Gathering card Forbidden Alchemy from the Shadows of the Past set. This Instant offers library manipulation and graveyard utility for your collection.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows of the Past
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Forbidden Alchemy, identified as card number 15 in the 2023 Shadows of the Past expansion, is a blue Instant that provides strategic depth through library manipulation. Designed by David Rapoza, this card allows players to look at the top four cards of their library, select one to add to their hand, and place the remaining three into their graveyard. This mechanic creates immediate value while fueling graveyard-dependent strategies. The card features a flashback cost of {6}{B}, enabling it to be cast from the graveyard itself. This dual utility makes it a compelling piece for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts who appreciate cards that bridge the gap between the library and the graveyard. The blue mana cost reflects its focus on information gathering and card selection, while the black flashback cost introduces a secondary color identity that expands its strategic applications. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out cards like Forbidden Alchemy for their functional design and artistic presentation. As a Common rarity card, it serves as an accessible entry point for those building collections focused on the Shadows of the Past set. The card’s layout follows the standard design language of its era, emphasizing clarity and readability for gameplay. For investors and hobbyists alike, Magic: The Gathering remains a cornerstone of the trading card game market. Cards from diverse sets like Shadows of the Past continue to attract attention for their unique mechanics and artistic contributions. Whether you are looking to complete a set or add a functional card to your collection, Forbidden Alchemy represents a solid choice for any Magic: The Gathering catalog.
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Forbidden Alchemy
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
David Rapoza
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Instant
U
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Look at the top four cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard. Flashback {6}{B} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
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Forbidden Alchemy is a blue Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering Shadows of the Past set. It allows you to look at the top four cards of your library, put one into your hand, and place the rest into your graveyard.
The flashback mechanic allows you to cast Forbidden Alchemy from your graveyard for its flashback cost of {6}{B}. Once it resolves, the card is exiled rather than returning to the graveyard, providing a one-time effect.
The artwork for Forbidden Alchemy in the 2023 Shadows of the Past set was created by David Rapoza. His illustration is featured on the card front alongside the standard Magic: The Gathering border design.
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