Chromatic Sphere
Invasion 299 • uncommon
- Set
- Invasion
- Collector number
- 299
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Luca Zontini
- Market price
- $1.63
What it does
1 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this artifact: Add one mana of any color. Draw a card. (Activate only as an instant.)
"Let insight and energy be your guides."— The Blind Seer, to Gerrard
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Chromatic Sphere was first released in the 2000 Invasion expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed during an era that emphasized multicolored themes and complex mana management, this artifact was intended to provide players with a utility tool to fix their mana base, allowing for smoother play in decks that utilized multiple colors. Its inclusion in the set reflects the block's core narrative focus on the desperate, combined efforts of Dominaria's diverse factions to repel the invading Phyrexians.
The card features artwork by Mike Dringenberg, a notable illustrator best known for his influential work on the Sandman comic book series. His rendition of the sphere captures a sense of ethereal, contained power, aligning with the artifact's mechanical function of filtering mana energy. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency and cycle ability, becoming a foundational component in various competitive decks that prioritized consistency over raw power.
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