Ancestral Memories

First printed in Mirage (1996)

All 6 prints

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The List (PLST) #POR-40, 2023
Seventh Edition (7ED) #59, 2001
Seventh Edition (7ED) #59★, 2001
Classic Sixth Edition (6ED) #57, 1999
Portal (POR) #40, 1997
Mirage (MIR) #52, 1996

Ancestral Memories

Sorcery

Look at the top seven cards of your library. Put two of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.

"Even the ancient storytellers proclaimed Zhalfir to be dominant over all Jamuraa. Kaervek's invasion shocked us all."
—Hakim, Loreweaver

Illustrated by: William Donohoe

Legality

Legal in: Legacy, Vintage, Penny Dreadful, Premodern, Commander, Duel Commander, PreDH, Oathbreaker
Not legal in: Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Pauper, Future Standard, Historic, Timeless, Alchemy, Old School 93/94, Gladiator, Pauper Commander, Tiny Leaders, Brawl, Standard Brawl, Competitive Brawl

Rulings (2)

2004-10-04 This is not considered a draw or a discard.
2004-10-04 If there are less than 7 cards in the library, look at all of them. Put two into your hand, and the rest in the graveyard.

Prices

MTGO price: 0.007 TIX, the cheapest non-foil print (average sell price on GoatBots, 1 Nov 2026).