Magic: The Gathering

Mana Crypt

Kaladesh Inventions 16

Set: Kaladesh Inventions
Collector number: 16
Mana cost: 0 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Volkan Baǵa
Finish: Foil
Market price: $483.97

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Market

What it's worth

$483.97market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$467.90 – $485.75 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card serves as a specialized example of the collectible artifact frame, distinguished by its unique aesthetic treatment within its set. Such items are prized by enthusiasts for their distinct visual presentation, which elevates the card beyond its utility to become a centerpiece of a curated collection.

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Card face

What it does

At the beginning of your upkeep, flip a coin. If you lose the flip, this artifact deals 3 damage to you.

tap: Add colorless mana colorless mana.

An utterly silent chamber, submitted by an artificer who wished to remain anonymous.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyBanned
VintageRestricted
CommanderBanned
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerBanned

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Mana Crypt was originally released as a promotional mail-in card in 1995, but the Kaladesh Inventions version was issued in 2016 as part of the Masterpiece Series. This premium subset was designed to feature iconic artifacts with unique, ornate foiling and expanded art, celebrating the invention-themed narrative of the Kaladesh expansion.

The art for this specific printing was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, who employed an intricate, filigree-heavy aesthetic intended to reflect the brass-and-aether steampunk culture of the plane. The design was received with significant enthusiasm by the community, as it transformed a powerful, long-standing competitive staple into a highly decorative, gold-framed luxury collectible.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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Collectors

Who's collecting this

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About

About Mana Crypt

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