Circadian Struggle is a rare six-mana instant from the 2026 Alchemy Lorwyn Eclipsed set, offering powerful cost reduction through its vivid mechanic.
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • Alchemy: Lorwyn Eclipsed
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Circadian Struggle, designated as card number 18 in the Alchemy Lorwyn Eclipsed expansion, stands as a sophisticated six-mana instant within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Released in 2026, this card represents the intricate strategic depth that defines the Alchemy digital platform, where complex mechanics are showcased through high-quality digital art and refined gameplay rules. As a rare card, it appeals to players who appreciate nuanced spell interactions and multi-color resource management. The card’s design centers on its vivid ability, which allows players to search for cards sharing colors with their controlled permanents. The number of cards sought corresponds to the number of distinct colors among those permanents, making the card’s utility scale dynamically with the board state. For every color represented in the player’s permanent roster, the searched cards gain a significant cost reduction of {1}. This mechanic encourages builders to maintain diverse color identities, rewarding multi-color decks with enhanced efficiency and tempo advantages. Art by Steve Ellis, this card exemplifies the visual storytelling characteristic of the Alchemy series. Collectors and players alike value Circadian Struggle for its elegant rules text and its potential to shift the momentum of a game through clever card selection and discounting. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your digital collection, this card provides a compelling option for those seeking depth and versatility in their Magic: The Gathering gameplay.
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Circadian Struggle
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Steve Ellis
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English
{4}{G/U}{G/U}
Instant
G, U
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Vivid — Seek X cards that each share a color with one or more permanents you control, where X is the number of colors among permanents you control. For each color among permanents you control, those cards perpetually gain "This spell costs {1} less to cast."
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The vivid mechanic allows you to seek cards that share colors with your controlled permanents. For each color among your permanents, those sought cards gain a cost reduction of {1} to cast.
Circadian Struggle has a mana cost of {4}{G/U}{G/U}, resulting in a total mana value of 6. It requires both green and blue mana sources to cast.
Circadian Struggle is classified as a rare card within the Alchemy Lorwyn Eclipsed set, making it a sought-after addition for collectors and players building complex multi-color decks.
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