Sorcerous Spyglass
Ixalan 248 • rare
- Set
- Ixalan
- Collector number
- 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
- Market price
- $0.28
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
The Sorcerous Spyglass was introduced in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering set Ixalan, a plane deeply inspired by the Age of Discovery and Mesoamerican mythology. Designed as an artifact to provide players with a tactical advantage, it functions by allowing a player to name a card and prevent its activated abilities from being used. This mechanical choice was intended to serve as a versatile sideboard tool against powerful planeswalkers and utility artifacts, fitting thematically into the set's focus on exploration and uncovering hidden secrets.
The illustration was crafted by artist Daarken, known for a moody, painterly style that captures the intricate craftsmanship of the spyglass. The visual design emphasizes a gilded, nautical aesthetic with glowing arcane elements, aligning with the treasure-hunting themes of the Ixalan block. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its efficiency and utility, quickly becoming a staple in various formats where stopping specific card interactions is essential for gameplay.
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