“"It followed me home. Can I keep it?"”
Imaginary Pet - Ninth Edition (#82) - Illustrated by Christopher Rush - Magic: The Gathering Card

Imaginary Pet

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Creature — Illusion

Mana Cost: {1}{U}

Oracle Rules Text: At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have a card in hand, return this creature to its owner's hand.

Flavor Text: "It followed me home. Can I keep it?"

Set: Ninth Edition (#82), Rarity: Rare, Artist: Christopher Rush

Creature Blue Rare
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
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Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Imaginary Pet - Ninth Edition MTG card scan Imaginary Pet Ninth Edition Viewing 9ED Rare Christopher Rush 2005-07-29

Official Rulings (1)

2005-08-01
Imaginary Pet’s ability triggers only if you have cards in your hand as your upkeep begins, and the ability checks again as it resolves. If your hand is empty at both those times, Imaginary Pet stays on the battlefield.

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