Thorn of Amethyst
The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts 123z • rare
- Set
- The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts
- Collector number
- 123z
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Chuck Lukacs
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Noncreature spells cost 1 generic mana more to cast.
"The geode must be mined in moonlight and broken open by a silver hammer."— *Tome of Obstructions*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageRestricted
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thorn of Amethyst was originally introduced in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Lorwyn, designed to introduce a taxing effect that slowed the pace of games by increasing the mana cost of non-creature spells. The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts version, which includes collector number 123z, was released in late 2022 as a special subset of cards reimagined with an aesthetic that mimics the original artifact frame from the 1990s. This design choice was intended to evoke nostalgia among long-time players while integrating modern game balance into a vintage visual presentation.
The artistic direction for the Retro Artifacts series focused on honoring the history of the game's iconic mechanical items. By utilizing the classic artifact frame, Wizards of the Coast sought to bridge the gap between the complex modern metagame and the game's earliest years. The Thorn of Amethyst specifically remains a staple in eternal formats like Legacy and Vintage, where its ability to disrupt spell-heavy strategies has made it a significant inclusion for players who prioritize control and resource management.
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