“"It is terrible how one brief action can live forever in memory." —Jolrael”
Painful Memories - Classic Sixth Edition (#147) - Illustrated by John Coulthart - Magic: The Gathering Card

Painful Memories

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Sorcery

Mana Cost: {1}{B}

Oracle Rules Text: Look at target opponent's hand and choose a card from it. Put that card on top of that player's library.

Flavor Text: "It is terrible how one brief action can live forever in memory." —Jolrael

Set: Classic Sixth Edition (#147), Rarity: Common, Artist: John Coulthart

Sorcery Black Common
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
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Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Painful Memories - Classic Sixth Edition MTG card scan Painful Memories Classic Sixth Edition Viewing 6ED Common John Coulthart 1999-04-21

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