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Imaginary Pet

Magic: The GatheringNinth Edition#82★

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Ninth Edition9ED · #82★

Card type: Creature — Illusion
Rarity: Rare
Indicative price: ★ 7.45 $
Mana value: 2
Power: 4
Toughness: 4
Colour: Blue

Card text

At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have a card in hand, return this creature to its owner's hand.

Format legality

CommanderLegal
DuelLegal
LegacyLegal
ModernLegal
OathbreakerLegal
PennyLegal
PredhLegal
PremodernLegal
VintageLegal

Legalities follow the imported catalogue; check format rules before a tournament.
Data imported on 2026-10-06 (UTC).

Indicative Scryfall prices, updated daily. ★: foil; ★ E: etched foil. EUR and USD represent different markets.

Printing information

Illustrator: Christopher Rush
Card language: English
Release date: 2005-07-29

Flavour text

"It followed me home. Can I keep it?"

Rulings

2005-08-01

Imaginary Pet’s ability triggers only if you have cards in your hand as your upkeep begins, and the ability checks again as it resolves. If your hand is empty at both those times, Imaginary Pet stays on the battlefield.