Magic: The Gathering

Library of Leng

Unlimited Edition 258 • uncommon

Set: Unlimited Edition
Collector number: 258
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Daniel Gelon
Market price: $14.68

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Market

What it's worth

$14.68market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$14.56 – $15.25 over the tracked period

$14.68Aug 8, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

The Library of Leng is a classic artifact from the early history of Magic: The Gathering, recognized for its unique ability to mitigate the drawbacks of discarding cards. Collectors prize this card for its distinctive utility and the vintage aesthetic of Daniel Gelon’s original artwork, which remains a staple of the game's foundational era.

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Card face

What it does

You have no maximum hand size.

If an effect causes you to discard a card, discard it, but you may put it on top of your library instead of into your graveyard.

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Formats

Where you can play it

Tournament legality for Library of Leng across the formats players actually play.

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Library of Leng was originally released as part of the Magic: The Gathering Alpha set in 1993, later appearing in the Unlimited Edition in 1994 as part of the game's initial effort to satisfy growing demand. Designed by Richard Garfield, the card was conceived as a unique utility artifact that allows a player to manipulate the discard process, reflecting the game's early emphasis on complex mechanical interactions and resource management.

The iconic illustration was provided by Daniel Gelon, who contributed extensively to the visual language of the game's infancy. His design for the Library of Leng features a mysterious, ancient repository that evokes a sense of arcane knowledge, fitting the high-fantasy aesthetic that defined the early era of the trading card game. While the card saw varying levels of competitive play, it remains a beloved relic among collectors for its distinct functional niche and its role in the foundational history of the game.

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Other printings

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About

About Library of Leng

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