Grasping Current (XLN #282)
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Grasping Current is a rare printing from Ixalan (XLN #282), a Sorcery. Illustrated by Yongjae Choi.
Card text
Return up to two target creatures to their owner's hand.
Search your library and/or graveyard for a card named Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If you search your library this way, shuffle.
Details
| Mana cost | {4}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Sorcery |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Ixalan (XLN) |
| Collector number | 282 |
| Artist | Yongjae Choi |
| Released | 2017-09-29 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.18 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- September 29, 2017 — You may cast Grasping Current without choosing any target creatures. You’ll just search for Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage. However, if you choose any targets and all of those targets become illegal before Grasping Current resolves, the spell won’t resolve and you won’t search.
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