The 2016 Tamiyo's Journal foil card from Magic: The Gathering's Shadows over Innistrad Promos set is a sought-after Legendary Artifact that explores the planeswalker's lore through its unique Investigate mechanic.
Tamiyo's Journal
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows over Innistrad Promos
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Released in 2016 as part of the Shadows over Innistrad Promos collection, this Tamiyo's Journal card (card number 265s) introduces a unique Legendary Artifact — Book into the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Chase Stone, the card offers a distinct gameplay experience that diverges from traditional creature or sorcery cards. Players utilize its {5} mana cost to activate an Investigate ability at the beginning of their upkeep, creating Clue tokens that can be sacrificed to draw cards. The card's primary strength lies in its ability to search the library for any card when three Clues are sacrificed, providing powerful card advantage and flexibility in deck construction. Collectors value this foil variant for its intricate design and its role in expanding the narrative universe of the Innistrad block. As a rare foil card, it appeals to both competitive players seeking its strategic utility and collectors who appreciate its artistic and mechanical uniqueness within the 2016 release. The card's enduring appeal stems from its clever integration of lore and gameplay, allowing Tamiyo's story to unfold through interactive mechanics that enhance the overall Magic experience.
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Tamiyo's Journal
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Chase Stone
Card Stock
English
Foil
{5}
Legendary Artifact — Book
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At the beginning of your upkeep, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.") {T}, Sacrifice three Clues: Search your library for a card, put that card into your hand, then shuffle.
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