Magic: The Gathering

Symmetry Matrix

The Brothers' War 252 • uncommon

Set: The Brothers' War
Collector number: 252
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Slawomir Maniak
Market price: $0.21

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$0.21market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.18 – $0.29 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon artifact card, Symmetry Matrix serves as a functional piece that players use to balance the board state during play. Its inclusion in this specific set offers collectors a distinct piece of mechanical design that emphasizes the importance of tactical positioning.

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What it does

Whenever a creature you control with power equal to its toughness enters, you may pay 1 generic mana. If you do, draw a card.

"Achieving perfection is simple. Watch, I'll do it twice."— Mishra

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Symmetry Matrix was introduced in the 2022 expansion The Brothers' War, a Magic: The Gathering set that revisits the historical conflict between brothers Urza and Mishra. The card design leans into the industrial, artifact-heavy aesthetic of the set, representing the mechanical complexity of the war's technology. It reflects the set's focus on historical lore and the strategic importance of artifact synergy in gameplay.

The artwork was commissioned from Slawomir Maniak, a frequent contributor to the game whose style is known for cinematic lighting and high-contrast digital rendering. Maniak sought to capture the cold, geometric precision of a matrix-like device, grounding the card in the harsh, metallic landscape of the war. Upon its release, it was regarded as a functional utility piece that thematically reinforced the set's broader mechanical focus on power and artificial construction.

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