Sorcerous Spyglass
Throne of Eldraine 233 • rare
- Set
- Throne of Eldraine
- Collector number
- 233
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Aaron Miller
- Market price
- $0.23
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 first introduced in the Ixalan expansion as part of a thematic focus on seafaring discovery and hidden artifacts. Its design, illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, leans into a gothic, nautical aesthetic, emphasizing the idea of a magical instrument capable of peering through illusions and revealing secrets. The card’s function as an anti-utility tool allowed players to preemptively shut down the activated abilities of specific cards, making it a staple for control-oriented strategies.
When the item was reprinted in the Throne of Eldraine set, it was reimagined to fit the high-fantasy, fairy-tale motif of the plane. The updated artwork maintains the core identity of the artifact while incorporating the ornate, slightly whimsical, and perilous visual language of Eldraine. The card has remained a consistent presence in competitive Magic: The Gathering formats, valued by players for its utility in disrupting complex interactions and its relatively low cost of entry.
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