Chromatic Lantern
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 275 • rare
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 275
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Ignis Bruno
- Market price
- $1.33
What it does
Lands you control have "tap: Add one mana of any color."
tap: Add one mana of any color.
Gandalf's fame in the Shire was due mainly to his skill with fires, smokes, and lights.
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
The Chromatic Lantern was originally introduced in the Return to Ravnica set in 2012, designed to provide mana fixing in complex, multi-colored deck environments. Its utility proved so high that it became a staple of the Commander format, leading to numerous reprints across various specialized sets. This specific iteration, numbered 275, was released as part of the Tales of Middle-earth Commander set, bridging the mechanics of Magic: The Gathering with the thematic aesthetic of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium.
The artwork for this particular version draws inspiration from the artifacts of Middle-earth, emphasizing a glowing, ethereal quality that echoes the magical light of the Phial of Galadriel or the craftsmanship of the Elves. By blending the functional design of a classic utility artifact with high-fantasy visual motifs, the card serves as both a powerful strategic tool for players and a thematic piece of the Lord of the Rings crossover collection.
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