Isochron Scepter
From the Vault: Relics 3 • mythic
- Set
- From the Vault: Relics
- Collector number
- 3
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Chippy
- 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.
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 2003 Mirrodin expansion, designed by the Magic: The Gathering development team as a powerful artifact capable of imprinting and repeatedly casting low-cost instant spells. Its design philosophy centered on creating a engine for utility and control, forcing players to carefully balance their deck construction to maximize the card's potential for repetitive effects.
The 'From the Vault: Relics' version, released in 2010, was part of a prestigious, limited-edition collection intended to showcase iconic artifacts from the game's history. This iteration featured new, distinctive art by Greg Staples, who moved away from the original mechanical aesthetic to provide a more refined, treasure-focused visual, which was well-received by collectors who favored the updated framing and foil treatment over the original release.
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