Well of Lost Dreams
Commander 2013 271 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2013
- Collector number
- 271
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jeff Miracola
- Market price
- $1.66
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.
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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Where it came from
The Well of Lost Dreams was originally introduced in the 2002 set Odyssey and later received new artwork for its inclusion in the Commander 2013 product line. As an artifact that allows players to draw cards in exchange for mana when they gain life, it serves as a utility staple for lifegain-focused decks. The Commander 2013 release was part of an early effort by Wizards of the Coast to support the popular multiplayer Commander format with pre-constructed decks containing both reprints and new cards.
The 2013 edition features illustration by Volkan Baga, who was tasked with updating the visual identity of the card to fit the high-fantasy aesthetic of modern Magic: The Gathering. Baga's approach emphasizes the ethereal and mystical qualities of the well, moving away from the more abstract imagery of the original 2002 version. Upon its release in the Power Hungry deck, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in sustained late-game card advantage, solidifying its place as a reliable tool in the Commander format.
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