# 2023 Magic: The Gathering Shadows of the Past #32

> "Increasing Ambition," card #32 from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Shadows of the Past series. This rare sorcery offers powerful library manipulation with a unique flashback ability.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2023
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Shadows of the Past
- **Card number**: #32
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Released in 2023 as part of the Shadows of the Past set, Increasing Ambition (card #32) is a rare sorcery within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by artist Volkan Baǵa, this card belongs to the black mana color identity and features a mana cost of {4}{B} with a mana value of 5. The card allows players to search their library for a card and place it directly into their hand, followed by shuffling the library. A distinct mechanic is included: if cast from a graveyard, the effect is doubled to find two cards instead of one. This same graveyard casting capability is available via flashback for a cost of {7}{B}, after which the card is exiled. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, Increasing Ambition represents a compelling piece of the Shadows of the Past catalog. Its unique dual-functionality makes it a notable entry for enthusiasts tracking specific set mechanics.

## FAQ

### What does the card Increasing Ambition do in Magic: The Gathering?

Increasing Ambition allows you to search your library for a card and put it into your hand. If cast from the graveyard, it searches for two cards instead. It also has a flashback ability allowing it to be cast from the graveyard for {7}{B}.

### What is the mana cost of Increasing Ambition?

The mana cost for Increasing Ambition is {4}{B}, giving it a mana value of 5. It is a black sorcery card from the Shadows of the Past set.

### Who illustrated the Shadows of the Past card #32?

Volkan Baǵa is the artist credited with illustrating Increasing Ambition, card #32 in the 2023 Shadows of the Past set.

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