Inner Sanctum
Weatherlight 18 • rare
- Set
- Weatherlight
- Collector number
- 18
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- D. Alexander Gregory
- Market price
- $1.04
What it does
Cumulative upkeep—Pay 2 life. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)
Prevent all damage that would be dealt to creatures you control.
"Save me from Maraxus," Starke pleaded, "or condemn me to his wrath. Either way, do not ignore me!"
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
Inner Sanctum was released in 1997 as part of the Weatherlight expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Representing a pivotal moment in the game's narrative, the card depicts the sanctuary of the living ship Weatherlight, reflecting the expansion's focus on the crew's quest across planes. The design mirrors the game's shift toward more complex, world-building-focused mechanics during the late nineties.
The artwork was created by illustrator Heather Hudson, who was a frequent contributor to Magic: The Gathering during this era. Her composition emphasizes the ethereal and protected nature of the vessel, utilizing a soft, painterly aesthetic that was characteristic of the set's high-fantasy art direction. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche defensive enchantment, valued more by narrative-focused players than those prioritizing competitive efficiency.
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