Altar of the Lost
Dark Ascension 144 • uncommon
- Set
- Dark Ascension
- Collector number
- 144
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $0.06
What it does
This artifact enters tapped.
tap: Add two mana in any combination of colors. Spend this mana only to cast spells with flashback from a graveyard.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Altar of the Lost was introduced in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering expansion Dark Ascension, which served as the second set in the Innistrad block. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was themed around a gothic horror narrative where humanity was nearing extinction at the hands of vampires, werewolves, and the restless dead. The artifact was created to support the specific mechanics of the set, specifically providing utility for players utilizing the flashback ability, which allowed cards to be played from the graveyard.
The card's visual identity was brought to life by artist Volkan Baga, whose work often leans into high fantasy and intricate, atmospheric settings. Baga composed the piece to evoke a sense of ancient, forgotten sanctity, utilizing a muted palette to match the somber, grim aesthetic of the Innistrad plane. Upon release, the card was viewed by the community as a specialized tool for graveyard-focused strategies, valued primarily for its niche synergy within the tribal mechanics of the time rather than broad, competitive power.
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