Magic: The Gathering

Wooden Sphere

Classic Sixth Edition 318 • uncommon

Set: Classic Sixth Edition
Collector number: 318
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Donato Giancola
Market price: $0.10

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$0.10market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.10 – $0.24 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon card from the Classic Sixth Edition set holds a place in the game's early history, representing the foundational mechanics that shaped player strategies during the formative years of the collection. As part of a core set, it serves as a nostalgic touchstone for long-time enthusiasts who value the enduring evolution of these classic card interactions.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever a player casts a green spell, you may pay 1 generic mana. If you do, you gain 1 life.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Wooden Sphere was released in April 1999 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Classic Sixth Edition set. This set marked a significant milestone for the game as it introduced the modern card frame design and standardized rules, aimed at making the game more accessible to a broader audience following the rapid growth of the trading card game market in the late 1990s.

The card features artwork by Dan Frazier, whose illustrations are staples of the early Magic era. In the game's mechanics, the card serves as an artifact that provides damage prevention against red spells, reflecting the game's focus on color-coded elemental combat. The card was originally printed in the game's Alpha set and maintained its utility in Sixth Edition for players looking to mitigate fire-based strategies within the evolving competitive landscape.

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About

About Wooden Sphere

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