Isochron Scepter
Secret Lair Countdown 9 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Countdown
- Collector number
- 9
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
- Market price
- $9.69
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 originally debuted in the 2003 Mirrodin expansion, representing the intersection of artifact-heavy mechanics and instant-spell manipulation. This specific version was released as part of the Secret Lair Countdown Kit, a curated 2022 product designed to celebrate the history of Magic: The Gathering by featuring iconic cards with unique, stylized artwork that deviates from the game's traditional aesthetic.
The artwork for this particular printing was illustrated by Benjamin Ee, who leaned into the artifact's utility-focused design to create a visually striking, minimalist aesthetic. The piece was well-received by collectors for its departure from the high-fantasy illustrations standard to the game, opting instead for a modern, bold look that highlights the object's function as a magical conduit.
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