Magic: The Gathering

Inspiration

Eighth Edition 85★ • common

Set: Eighth Edition
Collector number: 85★
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Matt Cavotta
Finish: Foil

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$0.50market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.25 – $0.50 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Inspiration card is a foundational piece from this specific set, serving as a classic example of low-cost resource management in card games. While its status as a common makes it widely accessible, its role in providing players with a straightforward path to card advantage remains a reliable staple for any collection.

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Card face

What it does

Target player draws two cards.

Madness and genius are separated only by degrees of success.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Inspiration was included in the Eighth Edition core set of Magic: The Gathering, released in 2003. This set was a milestone for the game, marking the transition to the modern card frame design that improved legibility and aesthetic consistency. The card itself, a staple blue instant that allows a player to draw two cards, served as a foundational tool for deck builders during this era, offering reliable card advantage that had been a core component of the game since its debut in the Mirage expansion.

The artwork for this specific version of Inspiration was created by Rebecca Guay, a prominent illustrator known for her ethereal, watercolor-based style that distinguishes her work from the high-contrast digital art common in fantasy gaming. Guay aimed to capture the sudden, cerebral spark of a new idea, moving away from literal depictions of spellcasting to emphasize the intellectual clarity the card represents. Her contribution was well received by the community for adding a distinct, painterly elegance to the set.

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About

About Inspiration

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