Darkpact, card number 100 from Magic: The Gathering's iconic 1993 Unlimited Edition, featuring a unique ante mechanic design.
Darkpact
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Unlimited Edition
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Darkpact holds a distinct place in Magic: The Gathering history as card number 100 from the 1993 Unlimited Edition. Illustrated by Quinton Hoover, this rare sorcery card is defined by its complex mana cost of three black mana and its legacy as one of the few cards with an ante mechanic. For collectors, the Unlimited Edition release represents a foundational era of the trading card game, offering a tangible connection to the early days of competitive play and casual ante games. The card’s rules text allows players to exchange a target card in the ante with the top card of their library, a mechanic that has since been removed from official play but remains a fascinating artifact of gaming history. Whether you are a historian of the game, a completist building a full Unlimited Edition collection, or an investor looking for key artifacts from the game's inception, this card offers substantial depth. By focusing on catalog-accurate details, we help collectors identify exactly which pieces of Magic: The Gathering history are available. The blend of Quinton Hoover’s art and the card’s mechanical uniqueness makes it a standout item for any serious collection of early TCG artifacts.
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Card Details
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Darkpact
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Quinton Hoover
Card Stock
English
{B}{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
Card Text
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Remove this card from your deck before playing if you're not playing for ante. You own target card in the ante. Exchange that card with the top card of your library.