Heartstone
Stronghold 134 • uncommon
- Set
- Stronghold
- Collector number
- 134
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- John Matson
- Market price
- $3.02
What it does
Activated abilities of creatures cost 1 generic mana less to activate. This effect can't reduce the mana in that cost to less than one mana.
"Finding a true heartstone is even harder than finding a true heart."— Hanna
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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Where it came from
Heartstone was released in 1998 as part of the Stronghold expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Wizards of the Coast during a period when the game was rapidly iterating on its mechanics, the card was intended to explore cost reduction for activated abilities, a design space that has remained potent and influential throughout the game's history. Its inclusion in Stronghold helped define the set's reputation for powerful artifacts and enchantments that reward synergy-heavy deck building.
The card features artwork by Susan Van Camp, a prolific illustrator for the game during its early years. Her depiction of the Heartstone captures the ethereal and mystical essence of the artifact, aligning with the high-fantasy aesthetic that established the visual identity of the game in the late nineties. Upon its release, it was recognized by competitive players as a versatile utility card, and it has since become a staple in casual Commander formats, valued for its unique ability to reduce the mana cost of creature abilities.
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