Lens of Clarity
Khans of Tarkir 223 • common
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 223
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
- Market price
- $0.07
What it does
You may look at the top card of your library and at face-down creatures you don't control any time.
"Water shifts and confuses, but as ice it holds the stillness of truth."— Arel the Whisperer
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Lens of Clarity was released in 2014 as part of the Khans of Tarkir expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Within the game's lore, the item reflects the tactical and martial focus of the Jeskai Way, a clan known for its emphasis on wisdom, patience, and the ability to perceive truths hidden from others. Mechanically, the card was designed to allow players to look at the top card of their library at any time, emphasizing the strategic advantage of foresight and information control in a competitive setting.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Jung Park. Tasked with visualizing a relic that grants heightened perception, Park utilized ethereal light effects and a focused composition to signify clarity amidst the chaos of battle. The design was received by the player base as a niche utility piece, often utilized in limited formats where deck manipulation and knowledge of the next draw provide a distinct edge, cementing its role as a thematic representation of the Jeskai's intellectual combat philosophy.
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