Sun Droplet
Commander 2013 261 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2013
- Collector number
- 261
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Greg Hildebrandt
- Market price
- $0.36
What it does
Whenever you're dealt damage, put that many charge counters on this artifact.
At the beginning of each upkeep, you may remove a charge counter from this artifact. If you do, you gain 1 life.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sun Droplet was originally introduced in the Mirrodin expansion in 2003, designed by the Magic: The Gathering development team to provide players with a persistent source of life gain in exchange for a delayed effect. The card was selected for inclusion in the 2013 Commander set, specifically as part of the 'Power Hungry' deck, which focused on sacrificing permanents for value and maintaining board presence over longer game states. Its inclusion in this format reflected its utility in multiplayer games where incremental life recovery can be a strategic buffer against multiple opponents.
The artwork for the Sun Droplet was created by Greg Staples, who rendered the object as a glowing, celestial sphere suspended in an arid, metallic landscape. This visual style aligns with the broader aesthetic of the Mirrodin plane, emphasizing the intersection of organic and mechanical elements. Players and critics have historically valued the card for its steady, repeatable trigger, which rewards patient playstyles and remains a staple in casual Commander decks that prioritize survival and endurance.
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