Magic: The Gathering

Gauntlet of Might

Limited Edition Alpha 244 • rare

Set: Limited Edition Alpha
Collector number: 244
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Christopher Rush
Market price: €1,684.47

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare artifact from an early print run, this card represents a foundational piece of gaming history. Collectors prize its unique ability to amplify resource production and color identity, making it a powerful utility that remains a sought-after staple for any serious collection.

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Card face

What it does

Red creatures get +1/+1.

Whenever a Mountain is tapped for mana, its controller adds an additional red mana.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Gauntlet of Might was released in 1993 as part of the Limited Edition Alpha set for Magic: The Gathering, the inaugural base set of the game. Designed by Richard Garfield, the card was conceived as a high-cost artifact to serve as a powerful ramp and pump effect for mono-colored decks. As one of the original rare artifacts, it reflects the early design philosophy of the game, which favored high-impact, symmetrical-leaning effects that rewarded strategic resource management.

The card’s iconic illustration was provided by Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific and influential artists in early Magic history. Rush utilized a vibrant, high-contrast aesthetic that became synonymous with the game's initial visual identity. Upon its release, the card was recognized for its significant utility in gameplay, and it has since become a centerpiece for collectors of early trading card game history, valued for its scarcity and its role in establishing the visual language of the game’s first edition.

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About

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