I feel this is a direction that modern MTG has shied away from in recent expansions, though I'll save that rant when we get there
No shadow Shadowless (still 1999, still valuable) Soft grey shadow Unlimited Step 3 (optional): Check the copyright text The copyright line at the bottom of the card varies by print run: 1st Edition / Shadowless: "1995, 96, 98, 99 Nintendo, Creatures, GAMEFREAK 1999 Wizards" (note the double 1999 ) Unlimited: Same copyright line, drop shadow added 1999-2000 (eighth print): "1999-2000" appears at the bottom right For Trainer and Energy cards (which never had drop shadows in any print run), the copyright text is the only reliable way to differentiate between print runs
Good matching then checks the card name, artwork, set logo, language, and the tiny card number line at the bottom left or bottom right
When you cast a face-down spell, put it on the stack face down so no other player knows what it is, and pay to cast it
I chose The one other card I wanted to talk about was Time Spiral
