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Ancestral Memories
POR · Portal #40 · Rare · released 1997-05-01
{2}{U}{U}{U}
Sorcery
Look at the top seven cards of your library. Put two of them into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.
Ancestral Memories is a rare blue sorcery from Portal (1997). It has been printed 6 times across 5 sets, from 1996 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $0.27 to $60.41 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.50
Format legality
Where you can play Ancestral Memories in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $0.27 to $60.41 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.27.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage | 52 | Rare | $0.48 | — |
| Portal This page | 40 | Rare | $0.50 | — |
| Classic Sixth Edition | 57 | Rare | $0.38 | — |
| Seventh Edition | 59★ | Rare | — | $60.41 |
| Seventh Edition | 59 | Rare | $0.36 | — |
| The List | POR-40 | Rare | $0.27 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2004-10-04If 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.
- 2004-10-04This is not considered a draw or a discard.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ancestral Memories legal in Commander?
Yes — Ancestral Memories is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Ancestral Memories legal in?
Ancestral Memories is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Ancestral Memories been printed?
Ancestral Memories has been printed 6 times across 5 sets, from 1996 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Ancestral Memories?
The cheapest printing is The List (#POR-40) at about $0.27.
Who illustrated Ancestral Memories?
This printing of Ancestral Memories was illustrated by Dan Frazier.