Quick Answer

Glimmer Lens is a rare Artifact — Equipment from ONC (ONC) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $2.06 USD. Legal in Commander.

Glimmer Lens MTG card

Glimmer Lens

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

For Mirrodin! (When this Equipment enters, create a 2/2 red Rebel creature token, then attach this to it.) Whenever equipped creature and at least one other creature attack, draw a card. Equip {1}{W}

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 ONC ONC 🎨 Sidharth Chaturvedi
Equip For Mirrodin!

Market Prices

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$2.06
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$2.29
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€1.43
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glimmer Lens? Basics

Glimmer Lens is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "For Mirrodin! (When this Equipment enters, create a 2/2 red Rebel creature token, then attach this to it.) Whenever equipped creature and at least one other creature attack, draw a card. Equip {1}{W}"

How much mana does Glimmer Lens cost to cast? Basics

Glimmer Lens has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

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.

Glimmer Lens's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Glimmer Lens 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.

Glimmer Lens's current oracle text is: "For Mirrodin! (When this Equipment enters, create a 2/2 red Rebel creature token, then attach this to it.) Whenever equipped creature and at least one other creature attack, draw a card. Equip {1}{W}"

What is the current price of Glimmer Lens? Pricing

The current market price for Glimmer Lens is approximately $2.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.43 EUR.

Where can I buy Glimmer Lens? Pricing

You can purchase Glimmer Lens 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 Glimmer Lens legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Glimmer Lens in Standard is not available.

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

Is Glimmer Lens legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Glimmer Lens in Modern is not available.

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

Is Glimmer Lens legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Glimmer Lens 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 Glimmer Lens legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Glimmer Lens in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Glimmer Lens legal in Legacy? Legality

Glimmer Lens is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Glimmer Lens legal in Vintage? Legality

Glimmer Lens 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 Glimmer Lens legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Glimmer Lens in Pauper is not available.

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 Glimmer Lens from? Details

This printing of Glimmer Lens is from ONC (ONC), with collector number 6.

Glimmer Lens may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Glimmer Lens's rarity? Details

Glimmer Lens is a rare card in ONC.

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

Who illustrated Glimmer Lens? Details

Glimmer Lens was illustrated by Sidharth Chaturvedi.

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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