The Tainted Pact (STA 96) Mythic Rare foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2021 Strixhaven Mystical Archive expansion. This Instant card features intricate exile mechanics designed by artist Yusuke Katekari.
Tainted Pact
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Strixhaven Mystical Archive
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The Tainted Pact (STA 96) is a Mythic Rare Instant card from Magic: The Gathering's 2021 Strixhaven Mystical Archive expansion. Printed with a striking foil finish, this card offers collectors a visually distinct addition to any MTG collection. Designed by artist Yusuke Katekari, the card features a mana cost of {1}{B} and a mana value of 2, making it a functional piece for Black-colored decks. In gameplay, Tainted Pact allows players to exile the top card of their library, potentially adding it to their hand unless a duplicate name is exiled. This unique mechanic adds strategic depth, appealing to players who value innovative card interactions. As a key component of the Strixhaven Mystical Archive, this product represents the academic themes of the set while maintaining the high-quality standards expected from Magic: The Gathering. Collectors often seek out this card number for its rarity and aesthetic appeal. The foil treatment enhances its visual presence, making it a standout piece in any binder. Whether you are building a themed collection or looking for high-value cards, the Tainted Pact from the Strixhaven Mystical Archive is a noteworthy item.
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Tainted Pact
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Yusuke Katekari
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{B}
Instant
B
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Exile the top card of your library. You may put that card into your hand unless it has the same name as another card exiled this way. Repeat this process until you put a card into your hand or you exile two cards with the same name, whichever comes first.