• Jester's Cap (Repaint)
  • Jester's Cap (Repaint)

    Jester's Cap (Repaint)

    Artist
    Dan Frazier
    Year
    2018
    Medium
    Oils
    Set/Console Name
    Ice Age
    Console/Game
    Magic the Gathering
    C.O.A.
    yes
    Substrate Material
    Illustration Board
    Substrate Dimensions
    9"H x 11"W
    Image Area Dimensions
    5"H x 7"W
    Frame Dimensions
    Unframed
    Handmade Protective Case
    No, Clear Bag
    Reserved List
    Yes

    Resembling the facial features of the founder of the game, Richard Garfield, Power 9 artist Dan Frazier painted Jester’s Cap as a nod to the game's creator;) Jester’s Cap is a four-mana artifact from the Ice Age set that allows players to pay two colorless mana and sacrifice it to search an opponent’s library and exile three cards of your choice. It is used to remove combo pieces, win conditions, or key threats before they’re even drawn. It was most popular in the early days of Magic, particularly during the Ice Age era, where it was seen in competitive decks as a tech piece against slow control or combo strategies. In the Legacy format, Jester’s Cap was once iconic for giving players interaction with their opponent’s library, something that was very rare at the time. It was also a card that taught players the value of knowing their opponent’s deck and win conditions. In modern times, it doesn’t see play in fast formats like Vintage or Legacy, but it still shows up in Commander, particularly in more casual or control-oriented decks that want to disrupt someone’s strategy without relying on counterspells or removal. Jester’s Cap is not on the Reserved List and has been reprinted several times. Its original artwork is also a standout, adding to its desirability for those interested in the collectible/artistic side of the game.

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