Lion's Eye Diamond (271)
VMA · Vintage Masters · mythic
| Mana cost |  |
|---|---|
| Mana value | — |
| Type | Artifact |
| Rarity | mythic |
| Colors | — |
| EDHREC rank | 737 |
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"
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardhoarder | retail | $10.10 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Restricted |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Banned |
| Premodern | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Banned |
Rulings
- 2004-10-04: The 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.