Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir is a rare legendary creature from the 2006 Time Spiral expansion, known for its powerful flash and sorcery-speed spell restrictions.
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Time Spiral
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Description
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir stands as one of the most mechanically significant cards in the 2006 Time Spiral expansion. As a rare legendary Human Wizard with mana value five, this card occupies a unique space in Magic: The Gathering history due to its disruptive game effects. The card allows players to flash in creatures from their graveyard and restricts all opponents to casting spells only during their main phases. This combination of recursion and tempo control makes the card a staple in competitive strategy discussions and a favorite among collectors who appreciate complex mechanics. Created by artists D. Card number 83 in the set, Teferi reflects the plane-shifting narrative central to the expansion. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Time Spiral collection or to appreciate its role in the game's evolving meta. The flavor text hints at the heavy sacrifices required to save a plane, adding narrative depth to the gameplay. Whether you are building a deck around legendary creatures or focusing on set completion, Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir offers a compelling piece of Magic: The Gathering lore and mechanical innovation.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
D. Alexander Gregory & Jeremy Jarvis
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}{U}{U}
Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
3 / 4
U
Card Text
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Flash Creature cards you own that aren't on the battlefield have flash. Each opponent can cast spells only any time they could cast a sorcery.
To save this plane, he must forsake all others.
FAQ
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What makes Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir unique in Magic: The Gathering?
This card is unique because it allows all creatures you own to flash from your graveyard and restricts opponents to casting spells only as sorceries. This combination creates powerful tempo and recursion advantages that are rare in the game.
Who illustrated the Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir card?
The card was illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory and Jeremy Jarvis.
Is Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir a rare card in the Time Spiral set?
Yes, Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir is printed as a rare card with the set code TSP and card number 83. Its rarity and distinctive mechanics make it a notable item for collectors of the 2006 expansion.
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