The Magic Mirror

Description

The Magic Mirror is a legendary artifact card from the 2019 Throne of Eldraine expansion, identified by card number 345 in the ELD set code. As a mythic rare, this card holds a prominent position within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game hierarchy. Designed by Anastasia Ovchinnikova, the card features a mana cost of {6}{U}{U}{U} and a mana value of 9, making it a significant investment of resources to cast. The card’s mechanics provide a powerful engine for players who build their decks around instant and sorcery spells. A key feature is the alternative cost reduction: the spell costs {1} less to cast for each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard. This synergy rewards deck construction and graveyard strategies, allowing the mirror to enter the battlefield more efficiently in the right archetypes. Once in play, The Magic Mirror grants the controller no maximum hand size, a benefit that scales with deck volume and card draw strategies. During the upkeep phase, the card puts a knowledge counter on itself and draws a card for each knowledge counter already present. This creates a compounding advantage, turning the artifact into a self-sustaining card engine that rewards patience and consistent resource management. For collectors, this card represents a distinct piece of the Eldraine era, valued for its intricate design and potent gameplay potential. It serves as a notable addition for enthusiasts tracking the evolution of artifact mechanics in Magic: The Gathering.