MtG - Demonic Tutor (Alpha) Altered Art Hand Painted Magic: the Gathering

Description: Demonic Tutor - Altered Art (Framed)Hand Painted by Elite Alters (2014)Magic: the Gathering - Alpha Card Condition: Heavy Play Restoration Alter. Read Card History and view images for more information. Card History: This card was a restoration project by the alter artist Elite Alters back in 2014. The card was purchased at a Star City Games tournament with heavy play damage to the artwork on front and back, but structurally the card was fine. The front art has been restored and extended with acrylic paint then sealed with a Kamar Varnish. The back border has been restored with acrylic paint, but the back panel graphic was left as is to show the kind of wear that was original to the card. The entire back was sealed with Kamar Varnish as well. This is an altered/restored Alpha Demonic Tutor. Suggested Card Care: It is fine to play the card, but suggested to always double sleeve your decks when playing higher value cards. Additional Services: This card comes with $100 shipping insurance. We recommend adding additional insurance to cover the entire cost, but can only add that after the sale due to eBay's listing structure. If you would like additional shipping insurance on this item, please contact us and we can send an insurance invoice for the difference after the sale goes through. PLEASE NOTE: Altering M:tG cards technically damages the cards, so while many of the altered cards we have in stock appear like-new, for clarity sake we list them in Very Good / Light Play at best because they should not be considered "new" even if pack fresh. Always review pictures thoroughly when purchasing hand-painted cards. Frequently Asked Questions: Can you play altered cards?Absolutely. Most cards are altered with acrylic paint, which essentially dries to plastic. Many are also finished with a varnish afterwards for even more protection. It is recommended that you always use deck sleeves and, when possible, use perfect fits inside the deck sleeves. We play perfect fits with the opening at the bottom, and then inside deck sleeves with the opening at the top. Are hand painted altered cards tournament legal?A tricky question to be sure. After decades of playing in Magic tournaments, the most accurate answer we can offer is, "Yes. Unless they aren't." Legality in play varies depending on the tournament in question, the alteration on the card, and sometimes even the mood of the head judge. For many Star City Games tournaments, altered cards were legal if they did not provide any strategic advantage to the owner's gameplay or be inappropriate for the tournament's intended audience. For instance, a card altered by a less skilled artist could have a thicker layer of paint, making it easier to cut to in a deck. Potentially strategic advantage. A card might also be inappropriate for play in an all-age game if it depicts nudity or violence. Another reason for rejection. If you want to play altered cards in a tournament, check with the tournaments rules beforehand, check with the head judge to get your cards approved before the tournament begins, and ALWAYS bring backup unaltered cards in case you are asked to remove them from your deck. You don't want to be disqualified from tournament play because after a judge decides to make you remove an altered card you no longer have a deck that matches your deck list. Check out our other items for many other hard to find cards, vintage games, comics, and movies. We combine shipping. While our handling time says 2 business days, we try to get all orders out same day if possible.

Price: 600 USD

Location: Medford, Oregon

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