The Armillary Sphere artifact card from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Commander Anthology set, designed for efficient resource acceleration.
Armillary Sphere
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Anthology
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The Armillary Sphere artifact card, numbered 207 in the 2017 Commander Anthology (CMA), offers a reliable method for accelerating mana production in Magic: The Gathering. Created by artist Franz Vohwinkel, this common rarity card serves as a functional piece of infrastructure for decks seeking to generate card advantage and resource flexibility. Its straightforward activation cost makes it a staple for players who prioritize consistent land drops without overcommitting resources. For collectors, the Commander Anthology series represents a curated selection of powerful cards from across the game's history, packaged in a format that appeals to both competitive players and casual hobbyists. Finding this card number allows enthusiasts to complete the full set catalog while gaining access to a card that has seen play in various formats. The artifact type ensures it remains immune to land destruction effects, providing a stable foundation for strategic planning. Whether you are assembling the Commander Anthology set or simply seeking out efficient artifacts for your library, this card represents a key piece of the game's mechanical ecosystem. Its ability to search your library for basic lands and put them into your hand highlights its utility in opening turns and maintaining tempo. The flavor text hints at the mysterious nature of the artifact, adding narrative depth to its mechanical function. As a two-mana artifact with a mana value of two, it fits seamlessly into early-game strategies. Collectors often value these functional cards for their historical significance within the Commander format, where consistency and resource management are paramount. Including the Armillary Sphere in your collection supports a well-rounded library capable of adapting to diverse gameplay scenarios.
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Armillary Sphere
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Franz Vohwinkel
Card Stock
English
{2}
Artifact
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{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Search your library for up to two basic land cards, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle.
The mysterious purpose of two of the rings had eluded Esper mages—until now.
