Magic: The Gathering

Grindstone

Breaking News 62 • mythic

Set: Breaking News
Collector number: 62
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 1 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Alejandro Mirabal
Market price: $2.97

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Market

What it's worth

$2.97market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$2.71 – $4.55 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a mythic artifact, Grindstone stands out as a high-rarity centerpiece for any collection. Its status ensures it remains a sought-after discovery for those who appreciate the artistry and scarcity found within the Breaking News set.

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Card face

What it does

3 generic mana, tap: Target player mills two cards. If two cards that share a color were milled this way, repeat this process.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Grindstone was originally released in the Tempest expansion of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in 1997. It was designed as an artifact that allows players to mill their opponent's library, a mechanic that gained strategic depth through its synergy with cards that share colors. The card was reimagined for the Breaking News bonus sheet, a specialized set introduced with the Outlaws of Thunder Junction release in 2024 to celebrate iconic artifacts through a pulp-noir aesthetic.

The Breaking News version of Grindstone features artwork by Alejandro Mirabal, who shifted the visual language of the artifact to match the stylistic flair of classic crime fiction covers. This particular printing reflects the design team's goal of blending nostalgic gameplay staples with a cohesive, thematic art style that differentiates these reprints from their original iterations. The card remains a notable artifact for its distinct impact on legacy and vintage formats, where its ability to manipulate deck composition is highly valued.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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About

About Grindstone

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