Barbed Sextant
Fifth Edition 351 • common
- Set
- Fifth Edition
- Collector number
- 351
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Amy Weber
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
1 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this artifact: Add one mana of any color. Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Barbed Sextant was first introduced in the Mirage expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1996, later appearing in the Fifth Edition core set released in 1997. As an artifact that allowed players to filter mana or cycle itself for a card, it served as a utility piece during a period when the game was rapidly expanding its mechanical complexity. It was designed to provide players with consistent resource management, a staple philosophy during the mid-nineties development of the game.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most prominent early illustrators for the franchise. His design for the Barbed Sextant emphasizes the mystical and navigational theme of the Mirage set, utilizing a gritty, detailed aesthetic that defined much of the game’s early visual identity. While not a centerpiece of tournament play, the card is frequently noted by collectors for its association with the foundational era of core set design and the distinctive style of its artist.
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