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
- $0.44
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 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on a vibrant, Mesoamerican-inspired plane populated by factions including pirates, dinosaurs, and merfolk. This card was designed as an artifact to support tribal synergies, specifically aiding decks centered around creature types that had previously lacked dedicated mana-fixing support, reflecting the set's emphasis on creature-heavy gameplay.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Raoul Vitale. In his design, Vitale aimed to evoke a sense of ancient, primal power through the depiction of a monolithic stone structure imbued with elemental energy. The illustration was received positively by the player base for its ability to clearly communicate its mechanical function as a mana-source relic, fitting seamlessly into the aesthetic of the Ixalan setting.
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