Tamiyo's Journal is a rare legendary artifact card from the 2016 Shadows over Innistrad set, designed to help players investigate and draw cards.
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows over Innistrad
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Tamiyo's Journal, numbered 265 in the Shadows over Innistrad expansion, stands as a significant piece for collectors of Magic: The Gathering. Released in 2016, this card is classified as a Rare and carries the unique supertype Legendary alongside the Book subtype. From a gameplay perspective, Tamiyo's Journal functions as a powerful engine for card advantage. When played, it allows the controller to investigate at the start of their upkeep, creating Clue tokens that can be sacrificed to draw cards. The card also features a potent activated ability: by sacrificing three Clues, a player can search their library for any card and add it to their hand. This mechanic makes it a highly sought-after inclusion in decks focused on resource management and consistency. Collectors appreciate Tamiyo's Journal not just for its utility, but for its place within the Shadows over Innistrad narrative. The flavor text hints at deeper mysteries surrounding Avacyn, adding a layer of lore that appeals to story-driven players. As a legendary artifact, it offers a distinct identity compared to standard creatures or spells, making it a unique addition to any Magic collection. Whether you are looking to complete a set, build a competitive deck, or simply add a piece of Magic history to your collection, Tamiyo's Journal represents a key element of the Shadows over Innistrad era. Its enduring design and impactful mechanics ensure it remains a favorite among both casual and serious players.
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Tamiyo's Journal
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Chase Stone
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English
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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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FAQ
Tamiyo's Journal allows you to investigate at the beginning of your upkeep, creating Clue tokens. You can sacrifice three Clues to search your library for a card and put it into your hand.
The artwork for Tamiyo's Journal was created by Chase Stone, who also illustrated other cards in the Shadows over Innistrad set.
Yes, Tamiyo's Journal is a Legendary Artifact — Book. This means you can only have one copy of it in play at a time, adhering to the "legend rule" in the game.
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