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Diamond Lion
MH2 · Modern Horizons 2 #225 · Rare · released 2021-06-18
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Artifact Creature — Cat
{T}, Discard your hand, Sacrifice this creature: Add three mana of any one color. Activate only as an instant.
"The merchant asked for riches no one had ever dreamed of. The djinn, smiling, granted his wish."
—Afari, *Tales*
Diamond Lion is a rare creature from Modern Horizons 2 (2021). It has been printed 5 times across 3 sets. Recent market prices range from $0.30 to $0.94 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.32
USD Foil$0.40
Format legality
Where you can play Diamond Lion in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.30 to $0.94 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Modern Horizons 2 at $0.30.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Horizons 2 Promos | 225s | Rare | — | $0.87 |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 470 | Rare | $0.30 | $0.94 |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 427 | Rare | $0.36 | $0.37 |
| Modern Horizons 2 This page | 225 | Rare | $0.32 | $0.40 |
| Magic Online Promos | 91371 | Rare | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2021-06-18Even though you can only activate this as an instant, it is still a mana ability. It doesn't use the stack and cannot be responded to.
- 2021-06-18You can't cast an instant (or activate an ability as an instant) while casting a spell. Therefore, much like Lion's Eye Diamond, you can't activate the ability intending to use the mana to cast a spell from your hand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Diamond Lion legal in Commander?
Yes — Diamond Lion is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Diamond Lion legal in?
Diamond Lion is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Diamond Lion been printed?
Diamond Lion has been printed 5 times across 3 sets.
What is the cheapest printing of Diamond Lion?
The cheapest printing is Modern Horizons 2 (#470) at about $0.30.
Who illustrated Diamond Lion?
This printing of Diamond Lion was illustrated by Howard Lyon.