Heartstone
The List H09-26 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- H09-26
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- John Matson
- Market price
- $1.95
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, *Weatherlight* navigator
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 originally introduced in the 1998 Stronghold expansion for Magic: The Gathering, designed by the internal team at Wizards of the Coast during a period focused on expanding artifact utility. The card was conceived as a mechanical tool for players to reduce the activation costs of creatures, reflecting the set's thematic focus on the mountainous stronghold of the Rath plane and the tactical depth required for its siege.
The artwork was commissioned from John Matson, whose distinct illustrative style provided a grounded, textured aesthetic typical of the late 1990s sets. While the card was initially seen as a niche utility piece, it has since become a staple in various deck archetypes due to its efficiency. Its inclusion in 'The List'—a rotating selection of legacy cards curated by Wizards of the Coast for modern set boosters—highlights its enduring relevance in the game's expansive history.
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About Heartstone
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