Vault Skyward
Scars of Mirrodin 51 • common
- Set
- Scars of Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 51
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
Target creature gains flying until end of turn. Untap it.
"The edges of the Quicksilver Sea run dark with the spread of the Mephidross. Two more aerial passes before I can be sure what I'm seeing . . ."— Lafarius, Neurok sky agent
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Vault Skyward was released in 2010 as part of the Scars of Mirrodin expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It represents a functional piece of equipment within the lore of the Mirrodin plane, which had been corrupted by the metallic Phyrexian influence, shifting the set's aesthetic from pure, glistening metal to something more industrial and invasive. The card was designed to provide creatures with flying, reflecting the strategic emphasis on mobility and aerial combat common in blue-aligned artifacts.
The artwork was created by illustrator Matt Cavotta, who utilized a clean, sleek design language consistent with the Mirran faction's preference for sophisticated craftsmanship. By depicting the item as an airy, mechanical augment, Cavotta leaned into the set's theme of artificers attempting to overcome the encroaching darkness through technological ingenuity. The card was well-received by players focusing on limited formats, where its low mana cost and practical utility offered a reliable way to bypass defensive ground blockers.
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