Rhystic Circle
Prophecy 19 • common
- Set
- Prophecy
- Collector number
- 19
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Alan Pollack
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
1 generic mana: Any player may pay 1 generic mana. If no one does, the next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage.
The circle buys time—an important commodity in battle.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Rhystic Circle on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Rhystic Circle was released in 2000 as part of the Prophecy expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed to explore themes of resource management and player interaction, specifically introducing the 'rhystic' keyword mechanic. This mechanic created a unique tax-based gameplay experience, requiring opponents to pay extra mana if they wished to negate the spell or effect initiated by the card owner.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Eric Peterson, who contributed a number of pieces to the game during this era. His design focused on the visual representation of the mystical, concentric energy barriers central to the card's function. While the card is often cited by players for its complex strategic utility, it remains a distinct relic of the Prophecy set's experimental approach to game mechanics.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Rhystic Circle
Rhystic Circle is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Prophecy 19 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Rhystic Circle on collecto.rs?
Rhystic Circle doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Rhystic Circle?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Rhystic Circle catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Rhystic Circle is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
