Mana Crypt
Special Guests 17b • mythic
- Set
- Special Guests
- Collector number
- 17b
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 0 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Dominik Mayer
- Finish
- Foil
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.
Many of the ancient civilizations beneath Ixalan were destroyed by outside forces. Others tapped into power they found they could not control.
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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Where it came from
Mana Crypt is one of the most powerful artifacts in the history of Magic: The Gathering, originally appearing as a promotional card in the 1995 book titled 'Jagged Alliance'. Its design reflects the high-risk, high-reward philosophy of early card mechanics, offering immense mana acceleration at the cost of potential life loss. The card quickly became a staple in the Commander format, where its ability to grant a significant early-game advantage solidified its status as an iconic piece of game history.
The Special Guests series, which includes this version of Mana Crypt, serves as a premium showcase for high-profile cards featuring unique, artistic reimaginings. This specific iteration, numbered 17b, utilizes artwork that draws from the broader aesthetic themes of the 'The Lost Caverns of Ixalan' expansion. By reinterpreting classic staples through modern artistic lenses, these releases aim to celebrate the enduring legacy of long-standing cards while providing collectors with visually distinct versions that maintain the card's original mechanical functionality.
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About Mana Crypt
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