Chromatic Sphere
Jumpstart 462 • common
- Set
- Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 462
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Brian Snõddy
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
1 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this artifact: Add one mana of any color. Draw a card. (Activate only as an instant.)
"As expected, this sphere's design reflects the colors of the four moons . . . plus another?"— Pontifex, elder researcher
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
Chromatic Sphere first appeared in the Invasion expansion set in 2000, designed as a versatile utility artifact to facilitate mana fixing in multi-colored decks. Its mechanic allows players to sacrifice the artifact to add one mana of any color while drawing a card, making it a staple for efficiency and deck thinning. The card has been reprinted across several sets, including Jumpstart, where it was included to support the format's emphasis on synergistic, fast-paced play.
The original illustration for the card was created by artist Christopher Rush, who brought a mystical, celestial aesthetic to the sphere that grounded it in the high-fantasy tradition of Magic: The Gathering. Over the years, the design has been lauded by players for its balance and utility, serving as a quintessential example of low-cost artifacts that maintain relevance even in competitive environments. Its inclusion in Jumpstart highlights its enduring design legacy as a foundational tool for deck-builders.
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