The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Weatherlight card Chimeric Sphere. This artifact offers versatile transformation mechanics for collectors and players alike.
Chimeric Sphere
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Weatherlight
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Description
As an artifact card, it provides a unique gameplay experience by allowing players to temporarily transform it into different creature forms using its activated abilities. This flexibility makes it a compelling subject for collectors interested in the evolution of artifact creatures during the game's early years. Chimeric Sphere features a mana cost of three, making it accessible in many deck builds while still requiring strategic resource management. Its abilities allow it to become a 2/1 Construct artifact creature with flying or a 3/2 Construct artifact creature without flying, depending on the player's immediate needs. For collectors, this card serves as a tangible piece of trading card game history. Weatherlight was a pivotal set that expanded the lore and mechanics of the game, and Chimeric Sphere remains a recognizable and functional card within that legacy. Whether you are building a vintage collection, studying the history of artifact mechanics, or simply appreciating the artistic and mechanical ingenuity of the 1997 release, this card offers significant collector value. Its enduring presence in discussions about early Magic expansions highlights its importance to the community.
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Card Details
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Chimeric Sphere
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Colin MacNeil
Card Stock
English
{3}
Artifact
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{2}: Until end of turn, this artifact becomes a 2/1 Construct artifact creature with flying. {2}: Until end of turn, this artifact becomes a 3/2 Construct artifact creature and loses flying.
