Sorcerous Spyglass
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 261 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 261
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Tyler Walpole
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
As this artifact enters, look at an opponent's hand, then choose any card name.
Activated abilities of sources with the chosen name can't be activated unless they're mana abilities.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlBanned
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sorcerous Spyglass was introduced to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in the 2017 set Ixalan, later appearing as a reprint in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, numbered 261. The card was designed to function as an artifact-based disruption tool, allowing players to peek at an opponent's hand and neutralize the activation of a specific card name. This mechanic serves as a tactical counter to powerful planeswalkers and utility creatures, reflecting the high-stakes, exploratory atmosphere of the Ixalan plane.
The illustration for this iteration was created by artist Igor Kieryluk, who depicted the glass as a mystical, ornate instrument befitting the theme of hidden treasure and subterranean discovery. The design language emphasizes the object's role as a tool for uncovering secrets, a concept that resonated well with competitive players looking for sideboard versatility. Its reception has been consistently positive among those who value strategic information and the ability to proactively disable an opponent's key game pieces.
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