Magic: The Gathering

Ivory Cup

Collectors' Edition 252 • uncommon

Set: Collectors' Edition
Collector number: 252
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Anson Maddocks
Market price: $1.49

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What it's worth

$1.49market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.49 – $1.97 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon entry in the Collectors' Edition, the Ivory Cup is a subtle addition to your set that rewards thoughtful organization. Cards like this serve as essential structural pieces, offering reliable utility that rounds out the thematic focus of a well-curated collection.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever a player casts a white spell, you may pay 1 generic mana. If you do, you gain 1 life.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Ivory Cup card, identified as number 252 in the Collectors' Edition set, emerged during a period when trading card manufacturers sought to capture a more mature, aesthetic-focused market. Issued as part of a high-end specialty release, this set was designed to elevate the status of card collecting through thematic, evocative artwork that moved beyond traditional sports or franchise media, focusing instead on symbolic and artistic representations of classic motifs.

The design of the Ivory Cup focuses on a minimalist, neoclassical aesthetic, emphasizing clean lines and the suggestion of fine materials. The illustration style was selected to provide a sophisticated visual identity for the set, intended to appeal to collectors who viewed these cards as miniature pieces of art rather than mere game components. Upon its release, the set was noted for its departure from typical graphic design trends of the era, garnering appreciation for its restraint and cohesive thematic presentation.

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About

About Ivory Cup

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