Collect the foil version of Gather Specimens, card number 45 from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 Shards of Alara expansion.
Gather Specimens
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shards of Alara
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Released in 2008 as part of the Shards of Alara block, Gather Specimens occupies card number 45 in the ALA set. This Magic: The Gathering trading card game instant features a mana cost of three generic and two blue mana, resulting in a mana value of six. The card’s effect allows a player to redirect a creature entering the battlefield under an opponent's control to their own side instead, making it a strategic tool for board control. Collectors often seek this card for its foil treatment, which adds visual appeal to the blue-bordered frame. The artwork by Michael Bruinsma brings the creature to life, appealing to fans of the block's unique aesthetic. For those completing the Shards of Alara collection, this foil variant serves as a desirable finisher. Whether you are investing in the Shards of Alara set or looking to add a powerful control card to your deck, Gather Specimens remains a notable entry from this era. The card’s design and gameplay function make it a staple for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts who appreciate both competitive utility and collector value.
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Gather Specimens
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Michael Bruinsma
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{U}{U}{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
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If a creature would enter the battlefield under an opponent's control this turn, it enters under your control instead.
"It's free to do whatever it wants. I've merely told it what that is." —Xorin, Architect of Will