Liar’s Pendulum (MRD #196)

Liar's Pendulum is a rare printing from Mirrodin (MRD #196), a Artifact. Illustrated by Christopher Moeller.
Card text
{2}, {T}: Choose a card name. Target opponent guesses whether a card with that name is in your hand. You may reveal your hand. If you do and your opponent guessed wrong, draw a card.
Details
| Mana cost | {1} |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Mirrodin (MRD) |
| Collector number | 196 |
| Artist | Christopher Moeller |
| Released | 2003-10-02 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.89, foil $15.09 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- December 1, 2004 — First you name a card. Then the targeted opponent guesses whether the card is in your hand.
- December 1, 2004 — After the opponent has guessed, you may reveal your hand. If your opponent was wrong, you draw a card. If your opponent was right, you don’t draw a card.
- December 1, 2004 — You reveal your hand only if you choose to, regardless of whether your opponent guessed right or wrong.
- December 1, 2004 — You can’t draw a card if you don’t reveal your hand.
