Kraken's Eye
Ninth Edition 302★ • uncommon
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 302★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Alan Pollack
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever a player casts a blue spell, you may gain 1 life.
Bright as a mirror, dark as the sea.
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
Released in July 2005 as part of the Ninth Edition core set for Magic: The Gathering, the Kraken's Eye is an artifact card that functions as a reactive life-gain tool. This set was notable for being the first core set to feature modern card frames for all included cards, marking a significant transition in the game's visual identity. The card is part of a cycle of five 'Eye' artifacts, each tied to a specific color of magic and designed to provide a small restorative benefit whenever a player casts a spell of the corresponding color.
The artwork for the Kraken's Eye was commissioned from Alan Pollack, a prolific illustrator known for his fantasy and science fiction work within the gaming industry. Pollack's design depicts the swirling, ominous depth of a sea monster's gaze, intended to evoke a sense of ancient, aquatic power. While the card is generally considered a niche utility piece for casual play rather than a staple in competitive formats, it remains a recognized example of the thematic world-building common to mid-2000s Magic expansions.
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