Mana Matrix
Legends 285 • rare
- Set
- Legends
- Collector number
- 285
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- $74.32
What it does
Instant and enchantment spells you cast cost 2 generic mana less to cast.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mana Matrix was released in 1994 as part of the Legends expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was notable for introducing legendary creatures and multi-colored spells to the game, significantly expanding the tactical depth of the early card pool. The card was designed to function as an artifact that reduced the cost of colorless spells, reflecting the set's exploration of complex board states and resource management.
The card features artwork by Anson Maddocks, a foundational artist for the game during its first few years. Maddocks' illustrations from this period are characterized by a distinctively gritty, high-contrast aesthetic that defined the visual identity of early Magic. While the card is often cited by collectors for its role in the game's formative history, it received a mixed reception in terms of competitive play due to its high mana cost and situational utility compared to other artifacts of the era.
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