Rulings

2009-10-01

In a sanctioned event, a card that’s “outside the game” is one that’s in your sideboard. In an unsanctioned event, you may choose any card from your collection.

2009-10-01

You can’t acquire exiled cards because those cards are still in one of the game’s zones.

2007-09-16

Can’t acquire cards that are phased out.

2007-05-01

If you fail to find something, you still exile this.

2007-05-01

The choice is optional.

2004-10-04

Can’t acquire the Ante cards. They are considered still “in the game” as are cards in the library and the graveyard.