Diabolic Vision is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.
Official card text
Look at the top five cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the rest on top of your library in any order.
Complete guide
Diabolic Vision is a powerful Dimir sorcery that offers unparalleled control over your upcoming draws while fetching the exact tool you need right now. For just two mana, it acts as a hybrid between a tutor and a heavy deck-filtering spell, ensuring your next four turns are perfectly sculpted.
What It Does
When you cast Diabolic Vision, you look at the top five cards of your library. You select one of those five cards to put directly into your hand, and then you take the remaining four cards and return them to the top of your library in any order you choose.
How It Resolves Step by Step
First, the spell resolves and you look at the top five cards of your deck. Second, you choose one card and move it to your hand; your opponent does not get to see which card you picked. Third, you examine the remaining four cards and place them back on top of your library. You can arrange these four cards in any sequence, allowing you to plan your future draw steps.
Common Mistakes
A common error is forgetting that the four cards stay on top of the library rather than going to the bottom or the graveyard. If you use a shuffle effect immediately after casting this, such as with a fetch land, you will lose the specific order you just set. Additionally, remember that this spell does not target, so you make your choice of cards only as the spell resolves.
When to Play It
Diabolic Vision is best played early to mid-game to set up your win conditions or find specific answers. Because it puts cards on top of your library, it is exceptionally strong when you have ways to draw extra cards immediately after, or when you need to ensure you hit your land drops for the next few turns.
Interaction examples
Demonic TutorYou cast Diabolic Vision and see five cards, including a land you need and Demonic Tutor. You put Demonic Tutor into your hand to search for a specific combo piece later, and put the land on top of your library to ensure you can cast it next turn.
ReanimateYou cast Diabolic Vision and find a high-cost creature and Reanimate. You take Reanimate into your hand and place the creature on top of your library. On your next turn, you will draw that creature, find a way to discard it, and then use the Reanimate you grabbed earlier to bring it back.
Guide written with AI from the official text and rulings. Official English text prevails.
How it works : Diabolic Vision
Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall
No additional ruling has been published for this card.
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