Inspiration
Classic Sixth Edition 76 • common
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 76
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Zina Saunders
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
Target player draws two cards.
"Madness and genius are separated only by degrees of success."— Sidar Jabari
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Inspiration was first introduced in the Mirage set in 1996 and was subsequently reprinted as part of the Classic Sixth Edition release in 1999. It represents a staple of blue magic within the game, designed to provide a simple, reliable card-advantage mechanism for players. The Sixth Edition printing was notable for incorporating updated rules text, reflecting the game's shift toward more standardized terminology that defined the modern era of Magic: The Gathering.
The artwork for the Sixth Edition version features a classic illustration by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic artists in the early history of the game. His style was instrumental in establishing the high-fantasy aesthetic of the late 90s, focusing on clear, evocative imagery that communicated the spell's effect—drawing cards—through themes of enlightenment and arcane discovery. It remains a widely recognized example of the game's foundational design philosophy.
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