Magic: The Gathering

Spine of Ish Sah

Commander 2014 272 • rare

Set: Commander 2014
Collector number: 272
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 7 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Daniel Ljunggren
Market price: $0.33

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$0.33market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.33 – $0.39 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Spine of Ish Sah serves as a powerful artifact, offering a versatile solution for removing problematic permanents from the battlefield. Because of its ability to be cast repeatedly, collectors prize this rare card for the strategic value it brings to sustained gameplay.

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What it does

When this artifact enters, destroy target permanent.

When this artifact is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, return it to its owner's hand.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Spine of Ish Sah was originally introduced in the Scars of Mirrodin expansion in 2010, designed as a thematic representation of the corruption of the plane of Mirrodin by the Phyrexians. Its inclusion in the Commander 2014 set specifically highlights its utility in the multiplayer-focused Commander format, where its ability to destroy any permanent upon entering the battlefield—and return to its owner's hand when the permanent is sacrificed—provides persistent removal value.

The card was illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren, who captured the artifact's eerie, organic-mechanical fusion characteristic of the New Phyrexia aesthetic. Ljunggren’s design emphasizes the imposing, structural presence of the spine, grounding the card in the dark, industrial lore of the game's setting. It has been well-regarded by players for its synergy with artifacts and sacrifice strategies, serving as a staple utility piece since its initial release.

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