Charcoal Diamond
The List MIR-296 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- MIR-296
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Drew Tucker
- Market price
- $0.34
What it does
This artifact enters tapped.
tap: Add black mana.
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
Charcoal Diamond originated as a card in the Mirage expansion for Magic: The Gathering, released by Wizards of the Coast in October 1996. Designed as part of a cycle of five mana-producing artifacts, it was intended to help players accelerate their resource development by tapping for one colorless mana. The set was inspired by themes of African deserts and Middle Eastern folklore, marking a departure from the high-fantasy tropes of earlier releases.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, a legendary illustrator whose work defined the visual identity of the game's early years. His design for the diamond emphasizes a stark, geometric elegance that contrasts with the more organic, vibrant spells of the era. Within the secondary market and community, these artifacts have been periodically reprinted in various lists and supplementary sets, maintaining their utility as staple components for Commander decks seeking consistent mana ramp.
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