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Magic: The Gathering

Prophetic Prism

Commander 2011 256 • common

Set
Commander 2011
Collector number
256
Rarity
Common
Mana cost
2 generic mana
Type
Artifact
Colors
Colorless
Artist
John Avon
Market price
$0.12
$0.12est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
14other printings of this card
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What it does

When this artifact enters, draw a card.

1 generic mana, tap: Add one mana of any color.

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Formats

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  • StandardLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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Prophetic Prism was introduced in the Commander 2011 product release, a set designed to expand the popular multiplayer Commander format. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set aimed to provide players with preconstructed decks that functioned effectively out of the box while introducing mechanics specifically tuned for group play. The card itself serves a functional, utilitarian role as a color-fixing artifact, allowing players to filter their mana pool to accommodate the complex requirements of multi-color decks.

The card's original illustration was created by artist Igor Kieryluk. His design focuses on the crystalline, ethereal aesthetic often associated with artifacts in the Magic: The Gathering multiverse, emphasizing the object's role as a conduit for magical energy. Throughout its various reprints, the card has remained a staple in many deck-building strategies due to its low mana cost and the inclusion of a card draw effect, which helps players maintain tempo during the mid-to-late stages of a game.

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