Sphere of Purity
Mirrodin 26 • common
- Set
- Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 26
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Thomas Gianni
- Market price
- $0.02
What it does
If an artifact would deal damage to you, prevent 1 of that damage.
Purity rejects artifice.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sphere of Purity was released in the 2003 Magic: The Gathering set titled Mirrodin. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the set marked a thematic departure as the first to take place on an artificial plane made entirely of metal, introducing the new card type 'Equipment' and emphasizing artifact-heavy mechanics. The card was created to serve as a defensive enchantment, reflecting the set's mechanical focus on managing combat and artifact-based interactions.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Anthony S. Waters, who contributed extensively to the visual identity of the Mirrodin block. Waters utilized a high-contrast style that played into the metallic aesthetic of the plane, depicting the Sphere as a glowing, protective entity. Upon its release, the card was received as a situational sideboard option, prized by players for its ability to mitigate damage from artifact-based aggressive decks, which were prevalent in the tournament landscape at the time.
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