Magic: The Gathering

Well of Lost Dreams

Commander 2017 231 • rare

Set: Commander 2017
Collector number: 231
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Jeff Miracola
Market price: $4.12

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$4.12market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$4.12 – $6.31 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare artifact, the Well of Lost Dreams serves as a strategic engine for players looking to convert life gain into a deeper hand of resources. Its function turns the simple act of healing into a powerful method of maintaining momentum throughout a game.

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What it does

Whenever you gain life, you may pay X mana, where X is less than or equal to the amount of life you gained. If you do, draw X cards.

Some say the knowledge lost during the Ritual of Rebuking is returned through the well's waters.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Well of Lost Dreams was originally printed in the Odyssey set in 2001 and was later reprinted as part of the Commander 2017 preconstructed deck series. This artifact card is a staple in the Commander format, designed to offer players a repeatable way to turn surplus mana into card advantage by drawing from the 'well' whenever they gain life.

The artwork for this version was illustrated by Jeff Miracola, whose distinctive style captures the ethereal and melancholic essence of the card's theme. Miracola’s design focuses on the visual representation of memory and loss, emphasizing the card's function as a repository for lost aspirations, a concept that has resonated with players seeking utility and thematic depth in their deck compositions.

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