Pristine Talisman is an artifact card from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts release, identified as card number 43.
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts
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Pristine Talisman
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Matt Cavotta
Card Stock
English
{3}
Artifact
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{T}: Add {C}. You gain 1 life.
"Tools and artisans can be destroyed, but the act of creation is inviolate." —Elspeth Tirel
FAQ
Pristine Talisman has a mana cost of three colorless mana, giving it a mana value of three. This makes it a mid-cost artifact that fits into various deck archetypes without requiring excessive resource investment.
The artwork for the Pristine Talisman was created by Matt Cavotta. His illustration is featured on the card within The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts set, contributing to the set's distinctive visual style.
When you tap the Pristine Talisman, it produces one colorless mana and allows you to gain one life. This combined effect makes it a versatile tool for stabilizing your life total while accelerating your mana development.
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