Prismatic Lens
Explorers of Ixalan 43 • uncommon
- Set
- Explorers of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 43
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Alan Pollack
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
tap: Add colorless mana.
1 generic mana, tap: Add one mana of any color.
It bends not light but mana, aligning its chaotic currents into the sharp angles necessary for the mystic's purposes.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Prismatic Lens was originally released as part of the Explorers of Ixalan board game expansion, a standalone multiplayer set designed by Wizards of the Coast for Magic: The Gathering. Published in late 2017, the set was intended to offer a unique, fixed-deck experience that captured the high-seas, treasure-hunting theme of the Ixalan block. The item serves as a mana-fixing artifact, a functional staple in Magic design that helps players manage their resource colors during the game.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Johannes Voss, who utilized the set’s vibrant, tropical aesthetic to depict the lens as a glowing, mystical instrument. In the context of the game's design, Voss focused on capturing the interplay of light and ancient technology, fitting the card into the broader visual narrative of Ixalan’s hidden ruins. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its utility in limited formats and its clean, efficient contribution to deck building strategy.
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