Isochron Scepter
Secret Lair Countdown 36 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Countdown
- Collector number
- 36
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
- Finish
- Foil
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.
"Again—mana! And tap it! And cast! Feel the burn—you're doing great!"
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 expansion in 2003, designed by Brian Tinsman to provide players with a unique way to reuse low-cost instant spells. As a card that embodies the artifact-heavy theme of the Mirrodin block, it became a staple in various formats for its ability to generate recurring value, often sparking intense debate regarding its impact on gameplay balance. The card features an aesthetic focused on the cold, metallic sensibilities of the plane of Mirrodin, emphasizing its nature as a conduit for magical energy.
This specific iteration of the Isochron Scepter was released as part of the Secret Lair Countdown Kit, a curated collection that celebrated Magic: The Gathering's thirty-year history by highlighting iconic cards. Released in 2022, this version features updated, stylized artwork that deviates from the original Mirrodin aesthetic, leaning into the distinct, often experimental visual language characteristic of the Secret Lair series. The release was intended for long-term collectors and players looking to personalize their decks with unique, limited-availability artistic interpretations of classic utility artifacts.
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