Crystal Rod
Fifth Edition 361 • uncommon
- Set
- Fifth Edition
- Collector number
- 361
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Donato Giancola
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Whenever a player casts a blue spell, you may pay 1 generic mana. If you do, you gain 1 life.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Crystal Rod was originally printed as an uncommon artifact in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, later appearing in the Fifth Edition base set in 1997. It was designed during the early era of the game when artifacts often focused on simple, reactive mechanics tied to specific color cycles. The card was illustrated by Dan Frazier, a foundational artist for the game, who utilized a clean, minimalist style that characterized many of the early artifacts.
Part of the 'Rod' cycle—which included versions for each of the five mana colors—the Crystal Rod was intended to provide a low-cost utility piece that rewarded players for casting white spells. While it saw some use in early casual formats, it was generally received as a niche card that struggled to compete with the increasing efficiency and power level of later expansions, leading to its eventual rotation out of competitive play.
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