Staff of the Storyteller
Secret Lair Drop 1863 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1863
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Luisa J. Preissler
- Market price
- $4.10
What it does
When this artifact enters, create a 1/1 white Spirit creature token with flying.
Whenever you create one or more creature tokens, put a story counter on this artifact.
white mana, tap, Remove a story counter from this artifact: Draw a card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Staff of the Storyteller was released as part of the Secret Lair Drop Series, a curated line of Magic: The Gathering cards introduced by Wizards of the Coast to offer fans unique, stylized interpretations of popular gameplay mechanics. First appearing in the 'Secret Lair x Magic: 30th Anniversary Countdown Kit' in 2022, the item was designed to celebrate three decades of the game's history. It functions as an artifact that rewards players for casting noncreature spells, fitting into the 'white' color identity of the game’s resource system.
The visual design was crafted by illustrator Luisa J. Preissler, who employed a distinctively whimsical, ethereal aesthetic that moves away from the franchise's traditional fantasy grit. Her approach focused on the motif of the storyteller, using soft textures and light to convey a sense of narrative wonder. The card was well received by collectors for its departure from standard artistic norms, marking it as a visually significant addition to the broader Secret Lair ecosystem.
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