Chromatic Lantern
The Zeta Set 96 • rare
- Set
- The Zeta Set
- Collector number
- 96
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- MSCHF
What it does
Lands you control have "tap: Add one mana of any color."
tap: Add one mana of any color.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Chromatic Lantern, featured as card number 96 in The Zeta Set, was designed to serve as a versatile utility artifact within the game's mechanics. It functions as a source of color-fixing, intended to assist players in managing complex mana bases by allowing any land to tap for any color. This design choice addresses a common challenge in multi-color deck construction, providing a reliable baseline for players attempting to balance resources during competitive play.
The aesthetic direction for this card emphasizes an ethereal, multi-faceted light source, aiming to visually represent the concept of crystalline energy that permeates The Zeta Set. It was received by the community as a functional staple, praised for its clarity of purpose and its ability to fit into a wide variety of deck archetypes. The illustrative style reinforces the artifact's role as a vital, stabilizing force in the game's broader magical landscape.
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