Magic: The Gathering

Glasses of Urza

Limited Edition Alpha 245 • uncommon

Set: Limited Edition Alpha
Collector number: 245
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Douglas Shuler
Market price: $269.50

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Market

What it's worth

$269.50market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$47.11 – $279.00 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the inaugural set, this piece represents a foundational element of early gameplay mechanics. By allowing a player to view an opponent's hand, it serves as a classic utility tool that fundamentally shifted how information is managed at the table.

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Card face

What it does

tap: Look at target player's hand.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Glasses of Urza was released in 1993 as part of Limited Edition Alpha, the inaugural set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Created by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to introduce a fantasy-themed strategic card game that drew inspiration from contemporary role-playing games and mathematical probability.

The card’s illustration was rendered by artist Dan Frazier, who contributed artwork to several iconic artifacts in the early sets. The design portrays the titular spectacles through a minimalist, mystical lens, consistent with the set's early aesthetic. While the card is a relatively simple utility piece within the game's mechanics, it remains a historical touchstone for collectors due to its status as a foundational artifact from the game's genesis.

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Other printings

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About

About Glasses of Urza

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