Quick Answer

Armillary Sphere is a common Artifact from C13 (C13) costing {2}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Armillary Sphere MTG card

Armillary Sphere

Artifact

Card Text

{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.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 C13 C13 🎨 Franz Vohwinkel

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Armillary Sphere? Basics

Armillary Sphere is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Search your library for up to two basic land cards, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Armillary Sphere cost to cast? Basics

Armillary Sphere has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Armillary Sphere's mana cost of {2} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Armillary Sphere has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Armillary Sphere's current oracle text is: "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Search your library for up to two basic land cards, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Armillary Sphere? Pricing

The current market price for Armillary Sphere is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Armillary Sphere? Pricing

You can purchase Armillary Sphere from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Armillary Sphere legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Armillary Sphere in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Armillary Sphere legal in Modern? Legality

Armillary Sphere is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Armillary Sphere legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Armillary Sphere is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Armillary Sphere legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Armillary Sphere in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Armillary Sphere legal in Legacy? Legality

Armillary Sphere is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Armillary Sphere legal in Vintage? Legality

Armillary Sphere is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Armillary Sphere legal in Pauper? Legality

Armillary Sphere is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Armillary Sphere from? Details

This printing of Armillary Sphere is from C13 (C13), with collector number 235.

Armillary Sphere may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Armillary Sphere's rarity? Details

Armillary Sphere is a common card in C13.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Armillary Sphere? Details

Armillary Sphere was illustrated by Franz Vohwinkel.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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