Magic: The Gathering

Armillary Sphere

Commander 2013 235 • common

Set: Commander 2013
Collector number: 235
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Franz Vohwinkel
Market price: $0.20

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Market

What it's worth

$0.20market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.13 – $0.21 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Armillary Sphere is a functional utility card that allows players to thin their decks by searching for basic lands, ensuring consistency in the mid-game. Although it is classified as a common, its ability to provide steady resource ramp makes it a reliable staple for those looking to stabilize their mana base.

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Card face

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.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Armillary Sphere was included in the Commander 2013 set, a release designed specifically to support the multiplayer Commander format for Magic: The Gathering. As a mana-fixing artifact that allows a player to search their library for basic lands, it serves as a utility staple for decks that prioritize consistency over speed in high-variance, multi-opponent games.

The card features artwork by Franz Vohwinkel, a long-time illustrator for the franchise. The design emphasizes the astronomical instrument’s intricate, clockwork aesthetic, aligning with the artifact-focused themes often present in the Commander series. It was well-received by the player base as an essential, affordable tool for deck-building, particularly for those utilizing multicolored strategies.

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About

About Armillary Sphere

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