Ivory Cup
Eighth Edition 305 • uncommon
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 305
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Donato Giancola
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
Whenever a player casts a white spell, you may pay 1 generic mana. If you do, you gain 1 life.
Blessed by a thousand prayers.
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 Ivory Cup is a classic Magic: The Gathering artifact that debuted in the game's limited-edition Alpha set in 1993, representing a series of 'cycle' artifacts designed to provide minor life-gain benefits based on the color of spells cast. As the game evolved, these cards were reprinted through various core sets, eventually appearing in the Eighth Edition in 2003, which marked the transition to the modern card frame design.
The illustration for the Eighth Edition printing was created by artist Donato Giancola. Known for his technical mastery and intricate sense of light, Giancola reimagined the traditional vessel with a focus on classical composition and ethereal glow. While the card is generally considered a nostalgic piece of the game's early history rather than a staple of competitive play, it remains a recognizable element of the set's aesthetic identity.
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About Ivory Cup
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