Sun Droplet
Mirrodin 249 • uncommon
- Set
- Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 249
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Greg Hildebrandt
- Market price
- $0.44
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 released in 2003 as part of the Mirrodin expansion, a set centered on a plane composed entirely of metal. Designed by the Magic: The Gathering team under Wizards of the Coast, the artifact was created to offer a recurring life-gain mechanic that rewards players for enduring combat damage over time. It reflects the mechanical themes of the block, which emphasized artifact synergies and complex board states.
The card features artwork by Darrell Riche, who leaned into the distinct, biomechanical aesthetic defining the Mirrodin plane. The illustration depicts a hovering, crystalline orb of light that evokes the alien and artificial nature of the environment. Upon its debut, the card was received as a niche but effective tool in control-oriented decks, particularly in formats where incremental life gain could stabilize a player against aggressive strategies.
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