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Draw in MTG

Move the top card of your library into your hand.

Why it matters

To draw a card, take the top card of your library and put it into your hand without revealing it. The active player normally draws once during their draw step, and spells and abilities can instruct players to draw more.

Visual example

Draw two cards

Library
Divination

A simple spell that draws two cards

HandDraw two cards
  1. 1Divination reaches the top of the stack and begins resolving.
  2. 2Move the top card of your library into your hand, then repeat once.
  3. 3Put Divination into its owner's graveyard after it finishes resolving.

Real card example

Divination

A simple spell that draws two cards

Common mistakes

  • Putting a card into your hand is only a draw when the effect specifically says draw.
  • A player who must draw from an empty library loses the next time state-based actions are checked.

Official rule reference

Comprehensive Rules 121 · Current Comprehensive Rules

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