Quick Answer

Prism Ring is a uncommon Artifact from ORI (ORI) costing {1}. Current price: $0.36 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Prism Ring MTG card

Prism Ring

Artifact

Card Text

As this artifact enters, choose a color. Whenever you cast a spell of the chosen color, you gain 1 life.

Wear it on your dominant hand and it will follow your lead.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 ORI ORI 🎨 Daniel Ljunggren

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.36
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TCGPlayer
$2.38
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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$5.99
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€0.26
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€1.00
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prism Ring? Basics

Prism Ring is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this artifact enters, choose a color. Whenever you cast a spell of the chosen color, you gain 1 life."

How much mana does Prism Ring cost to cast? Basics

Prism Ring has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 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.

Prism Ring's mana cost of {1} 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.

Prism Ring has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Prism Ring's current oracle text is: "As this artifact enters, choose a color. Whenever you cast a spell of the chosen color, you gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Prism Ring? Pricing

The current market price for Prism Ring is approximately $0.36 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.38 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Prism Ring? Pricing

You can purchase Prism Ring 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.

Prism Ring normal: $0.36 | foil: $2.38

Is Prism Ring legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Prism Ring in Standard is not available.

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

Is Prism Ring legal in Modern? Legality

Prism Ring is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Prism Ring legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Prism Ring 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 Prism Ring legal in Pioneer? Legality

Prism Ring is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Prism Ring legal in Legacy? Legality

Prism Ring is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Prism Ring legal in Vintage? Legality

Prism Ring 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 Prism Ring legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Prism Ring 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 Prism Ring from? Details

This printing of Prism Ring is from ORI (ORI), with collector number 235.

Prism Ring may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Prism Ring's rarity? Details

Prism Ring is a uncommon card in ORI.

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

Who illustrated Prism Ring? Details

Prism Ring was illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.

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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