Sapphire Medallion
Tempest 306 • rare
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 306
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Sue Ellen Brown
- Market price
- $22.75
What it does
Blue spells you cast cost 1 generic mana less to cast.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Sapphire Medallion was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed as part of a cycle of five 'medallions' that reduced the casting cost of spells of a specific color, it was intended to reward players for committing to a single-color strategy. Its creation occurred during a period where Wizards of the Coast was focused on strengthening deck-building incentives and refining the power balance of artifacts.
The card’s illustration was provided by artist Quinton Hoover. Known for his distinctive, painterly style that often utilized vibrant colors and flowing compositions, Hoover aimed to give the item an ancient and mystical aesthetic. Within the competitive community, the card was immediately recognized for its efficiency in tempo-based decks and has remained a staple in various casual and singleton formats for its ability to accelerate the game state.
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