Pillar of Origins
Ixalan 241 • uncommon
- Set
- Ixalan
- Collector number
- 241
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Dimitar Marinski
- Market price
- $0.58
What it does
As this artifact enters, choose a creature type.
tap: Add one mana of any color. Spend this mana only to cast a creature spell of the chosen type.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Pillar of Origins was released in 2017 as part of the Ixalan set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set draws heavily from themes of discovery, exploration, and Mesoamerican-inspired aesthetics, introducing players to a world dominated by warring factions, including pirates, dinosaurs, and merfolk. As an artifact that aids in the casting of tribal-themed spells, it serves as a functional pillar of deck-building for players focusing on specific creature types.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Dimitar Marinski, who utilized a stylistic approach emphasizing the weathered, ancient nature of the object. The design intent was to capture a sense of monumental history, grounding the artifact in the rugged, sun-drenched environment of the Ixalan plane. Within the broader player community, the card is recognized for its utility in Commander format decks, where players frequently employ it to facilitate mana smoothing for tribal-synergy strategies.
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