Mana Crypt
Special Guests 17 • mythic
- Set
- Special Guests
- Collector number
- 17
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 0 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Dominik Mayer
- Market price
- $50.11
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 originated in the 1994 promotional set released at the Magic: The Gathering World Championship. Originally conceived by Richard Garfield as a high-risk, high-reward artifact, its design sought to mimic the explosive power of Black Lotus while introducing a recurring life-loss penalty to balance its zero-mana cost. Over time, it became a cornerstone of the Commander format, necessitating multiple reprints to keep the card accessible to players.
The Special Guests version, identified as number 17, features updated art that aligns with the aesthetic identity of the modern supplemental series. These cards are curated to highlight iconic game pieces with distinct, thematic illustrations that depart from traditional card frame conventions. The design serves as a tribute to the card's enduring legacy, emphasizing its status as an essential utility for competitive and casual deck-building alike.
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