Very powerful. Highly random. Almost unplayable (who plays for ante?). Out of color (blue ability). Low cost.
nibelheim_valesti
★★☆☆☆ (2.8/5.0)(4 votes)
...How is this unique and nonexistent-in-the-modern-game effect "a blue ability"?
The mind boggles.
Deathtamoor
★★★☆☆ (3.5/5.0)(3 votes)
Swapping the stuff on top of you're library seems extremely blue to me.
Zetan
★★★★★ (5.0/5.0)(2 votes)
Convince someone to play for ante, then play a BU deck with a few of these and future sight. Win or lose, you can snag all the ante cards and swap them for basic land.
This card feels like it should be silver-bordered. If it weren't banned in every format ever, I guess you could bring four of them to a tournament just to get your deck down to 56.
niceguygreensboro
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.5/5.0)(3 votes)
Yeah, EDH ante! Way to cause a double loss!
Shadoflaam
☆☆☆☆☆ (0.5/5.0)(2 votes)
Once I tried playing for ante with my friend. I revealed an Elspeth Tirel, and was tempted to opt out. He insisted, "No dude, come on, just do this!" He then revealed a Mountain. I picked up my cards and left.
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The mind boggles.
This card feels like it should be silver-bordered. If it weren't banned in every format ever, I guess you could bring four of them to a tournament just to get your deck down to 56.
56 Swamps
Best ante deck ever.
I guess, if you're trying to get rid of excess swamps.