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Lion's Eye Diamond
VMA · Vintage Masters #271 · Mythic · released 2014-06-16
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Artifact
Discard your hand, Sacrifice this artifact: Add three mana of any one color. Activate only as an instant.
Held in the lion's eye
—Zhalfirin saying meaning "caught in the moment of crisis"
Lion's Eye Diamond is a mythic artifact from Vintage Masters (2014). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 1996 to 2014. Its recent market price is about $809.87. It is legal in Legacy and Commander.
Format legality
Where you can play Lion's Eye Diamond in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageRestricted
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerBanned
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $809.87 to $809.87 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mirage at $809.87.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage | 307 | Rare | $809.87 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 51936 | Rare | — | — |
| Vintage Masters This page | 271 | Mythic | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2004-10-04The ability is a mana ability, so it is activated and resolves as a mana ability, but it can only be activated at times when you can cast an instant. Yes, this is a bit weird.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lion's Eye Diamond legal in Commander?
Yes — Lion's Eye Diamond is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Lion's Eye Diamond legal in?
Lion's Eye Diamond is legal in Legacy and Commander.
How many times has Lion's Eye Diamond been printed?
Lion's Eye Diamond has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 1996 to 2014.
What is the cheapest printing of Lion's Eye Diamond?
The cheapest printing is Mirage (#307) at about $809.87.
Who illustrated Lion's Eye Diamond?
This printing of Lion's Eye Diamond was illustrated by Lindsey Look.