This 2004 foil Panoptic Mirror from the Darksteel set offers a unique artifact mechanic for Magic: The Gathering collectors and strategists.
Panoptic Mirror
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Darksteel
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Released in 2004 as part of the Darksteel expansion, the Panoptic Mirror stands out as a distinct artifact within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified as card number 136 in the DST set, this foil variant features a mana cost of five and serves as a powerful tool for players seeking to manipulate instant and sorcery spells. The card’s mechanics allow users to exile a card from their hand based on its mana value and subsequently copy that exiled card during their upkeep, casting it without additional mana cost. For collectors, the Darksteel era represents a pivotal moment in the game's history, introducing new artifact themes and complex interactions. The Panoptic Mirror, illustrated by Glen Angus, captures the industrial aesthetic that defined the set. Its foil finish adds a layer of visual appeal, making it a desirable addition for those curating vintage Magic: The Gathering collections. Whether you are building a themed collection around artifacts or looking to complete the Darksteel set, this card offers both historical significance and gameplay utility. The combination of its unique ability and the prestige of the foil treatment makes it a notable piece for any serious enthusiast of the format.
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Panoptic Mirror
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Glen Angus
Card Stock
English
Foil
{5}
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Imprint — {X}, {T}: You may exile an instant or sorcery card with mana value X from your hand. At the beginning of your upkeep, you may copy a card exiled with this artifact. If you do, you may cast the copy without paying its mana cost.