Armillary Sphere
Commander 2019 209 • common
- Set
- Commander 2019
- Collector number
- 209
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Franz Vohwinkel
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
2 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this artifact: Search your library for up to two basic land cards, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle.
The mysterious purpose of two of the rings had eluded Esper mages—until now.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Armillary Sphere was originally introduced to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in the 2008 set Shards of Alara. As a colorless artifact, it was designed to provide players with a utility tool for mana ramp, allowing them to search their library for basic lands. Its inclusion in Commander 2019, specifically as card number 209, reflects its enduring status as a staple for deck construction in the multiplayer Commander format, where consistent land acquisition is highly valued.
This particular printing features artwork by Franz Vohwinkel, a long-time illustrator for Wizards of the Coast known for his technical and architectural approach to fantasy art. Vohwinkel’s design for the sphere draws on historical astronomical instruments, emphasizing a sense of mechanical complexity and classical scholarship. The card has been well-regarded by the player base for its simple but effective design, fitting seamlessly into various archetypes that require color fixing and resource management.
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