Isochron Scepter
Eternal Masters 223 • rare
- Set
- Eternal Masters
- Collector number
- 223
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Chippy
- Market price
- $15.14
What it does
Imprint — When this artifact enters, you may exile an instant card with mana value 2 or less from your hand.
2 generic mana, tap: You may copy the exiled card. If you do, you may cast the copy without paying its mana cost.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Isochron Scepter first appeared in the Mirrodin set in 2003, designed as an artifact that allowed players to repeatedly cast low-cost instants by imprinting them onto the card. The card was created to emphasize the technological, artifact-heavy themes of the Mirrodin block, where the concept of 'imprinting' allowed for unique mechanical interactions with the game's past. The original illustration by Pete Venters captured the essence of an arcane, mechanical rod capable of holding magical energy.
The Eternal Masters reprint, featuring collector number 223, was released in 2016 as part of a specialized set designed to provide players with access to powerful cards often seen in older, high-powered formats. This version utilized new artwork by Igor Kieryluk, who moved away from the industrial aesthetic of the original in favor of a more ethereal, crystalline depiction that aligned with the high-fantasy visual language prioritized in modern Magic: The Gathering sets. It remains a staple in casual and competitive formats for its distinct ability to generate card advantage.
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