The 1999 Magic: The Gathering Urza's Destiny foil Scrying Glass (#137) is a rare artifact card featuring unique hand-reading mechanics, highly sought after by TCG collectors.
Scrying Glass
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Destiny
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The Urza's Destiny set released in 1999 as a cornerstone of the Arcane Mage block, and Scrying Glass (#137) stands out as a distinctive artifact within the expansion. Designed by Patrick Ho, this foil rare captures the strategic depth of the era through its unique gameplay mechanics. As a two-mana artifact, it offers a clever way to interact with an opponent’s strategy by forcing them to reveal their hand based on specific numerical and color criteria. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek out Scrying Glass for its clever design and historical significance in the game’s early years. The foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal that distinguishes it from the non-foil versions, making it a favorite among those who appreciate the aesthetic evolution of the Urza's Destiny set. Its rarity as a rare card ensures it holds a special place in any comprehensive collection, particularly for enthusiasts of the artifact subtype. Whether you are completing a full Urza's Destiny set or building a themed collection around artifacts, Scrying Glass offers both nostalgic value and mechanical intrigue. The card’s ability to disrupt an opponent’s plan while potentially drawing you a card makes it a timeless piece of Magic history. Enthusiasts of 1990s TCGs will appreciate the card’s role in shaping early game dynamics and its continued presence in collector markets. This product represents a key piece of the Urza’s Destiny legacy, appealing to both veteran players and new collectors discovering the game’s rich history.
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Scrying Glass
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Patrick Ho
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}
Artifact
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{3}, {T}: Choose a number greater than 0 and a color. Target opponent reveals their hand. If that opponent reveals exactly the chosen number of cards of the chosen color, you draw a card.






