Rhystic Cave
Prophecy 142 • uncommon
- Set
- Prophecy
- Collector number
- 142
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Rob Alexander
- Market price
- $0.34
What it does
tap: Choose a color. Add one mana of that color unless any player pays 1 generic mana. Activate only as an instant.
"All mages dip into the same well; some are just in more of a hurry."— Alexi, zephyr mage
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Rhystic Cave was released in 2000 as part of the Prophecy expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed to explore the concept of cumulative upkeep and resource management, introducing mechanics that allowed opponents to pay costs to mitigate the effects of certain spells. The cave functions as a land that taps for generic mana, but its unique utility relies on an opponent’s choice, embodying the set's theme of interaction between players.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a foundational figure in the aesthetic development of early Magic: The Gathering. Rush utilized a moody, atmospheric style to capture the isolation of a cavernous space. While the card is often discussed for its niche mechanical utility in specific deck-building scenarios, it remains a notable example of the artistic consistency and thematic depth that defined the Prophecy block.
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