Magic: The Gathering

Mask of Memory

Mirrodin 203 • uncommon

Set: Mirrodin
Collector number: 203
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Alan Pollack
Market price: $0.45

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What it's worth

$0.45market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$0.38 – $0.45 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Mask of Memory is a distinct artifact from the 2003 Mirrodin set that remains a staple in casual and competitive card games for its efficient card advantage engine. Its enduring appeal lies in the ability to draw and discard cards whenever the equipped creature deals combat damage, rewarding aggressive play styles with consistent deck thinning.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, you may draw two cards. If you do, discard a card.

Equip 1 generic mana (1 generic mana: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Mask of Memory was introduced in the 2003 Mirrodin expansion, the inaugural set of the Mirrodin block, which centered on an artificial plane composed entirely of metal. Designed as part of a series of artifacts that defined the block's mechanical identity, the card was created to provide colorless card advantage, a powerful utility that rewarded aggressive strategies by allowing players to draw and discard cards upon dealing combat damage.

The artwork was provided by Alan Pollack, a prolific fantasy illustrator whose work for the game often features sharp lighting and atmospheric detail. Pollack’s design for the mask emphasizes the metallic, artifact-driven aesthetic of the setting, depicting a stylized, golden facial plate that fits within the broader visual language of the plane’s native technology. Upon its release, it became a staple in various formats, valued for its efficient mana cost and its ability to filter a player's hand throughout the duration of a game.

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About

About Mask of Memory

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