Sphere of Resistance
Kaladesh Inventions 47
- Set
- Kaladesh Inventions
- Collector number
- 47
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Richard Wright
- Finish
- Foil
- Market price
- $91.66
What it does
Spells cost 1 generic mana more to cast.
"At the outset, we weren't aware of Chief Baral's motives for the project. It's now apparent that he intends to use the device to hamper the 'mages' among the ranks of the renegades."— Consulate engineer's log
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sphere of Resistance was originally released in the 1998 Exodus expansion, designed to serve as a powerful taxing mechanism that slows down the pace of play. Its inclusion in the 2016 Kaladesh Inventions series reimagined the artifact within the steampunk-inspired aesthetic of the plane of Kaladesh, featuring intricate, filigree-heavy artwork by Yeong-Hao Han. These masterwork versions were inserted into Kaladesh booster packs as highly sought-after, premium chase cards.
The Kaladesh Inventions were crafted to showcase iconic artifacts from across Magic: The Gathering history through the distinct lens of the set's setting. The design team focused on creating a cohesive, ornate visual language that elevated the card to a collector's piece. Upon release, the series was well-received for its artistic ambition, though it also sparked significant discourse within the player community regarding the rarity and distribution methods of such high-end foil treatments.
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