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Kraken's Eye
DST · Darksteel #126 · Uncommon · released 2004-02-06
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Artifact
Whenever a player casts a blue spell, you may gain 1 life.
Bright as a mirror, dark as the sea.
Kraken's Eye is an uncommon artifact from Darksteel (2004). It has been printed 9 times across 8 sets, from 2004 to 2011. Recent market prices range from $0.10 to $0.64 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.22
USD Foil$0.64
Format legality
Where you can play Kraken's Eye in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (9)
Prices range from $0.10 to $0.64 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Magic 2012 at $0.10.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darksteel This page | 126 | Uncommon | $0.25 | $0.64 |
| Ninth Edition | 302★ | Uncommon | — | $0.49 |
| Ninth Edition | 302 | Uncommon | $0.23 | — |
| Tenth Edition | 329 | Uncommon | $0.12 | $0.49 |
| Magic 2010 | 213 | Uncommon | $0.25 | $0.30 |
| Duels of the Planeswalkers | 93 | Uncommon | $0.18 | — |
| Magic 2011 | 210 | Uncommon | $0.19 | $0.40 |
| Salvat 2011 | 192 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Magic 2012 | 211 | Uncommon | $0.10 | $0.33 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2009-10-01The ability triggers whenever any player, not just you, casts a blue spell.
- 2009-10-01If a player casts a blue spell, Kraken’s Eye’s ability triggers and is put on the stack on top of that spell. Kraken’s Eye’s ability will resolve (causing you to gain 1 life) before the spell does.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kraken's Eye legal in Commander?
Yes — Kraken's Eye is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Kraken's Eye legal in?
Kraken's Eye is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Kraken's Eye been printed?
Kraken's Eye has been printed 9 times across 8 sets, from 2004 to 2011.
What is the cheapest printing of Kraken's Eye?
The cheapest printing is Magic 2012 (#211) at about $0.10.
Who illustrated Kraken's Eye?
This printing of Kraken's Eye was illustrated by Alan Pollack.