Quick Answer

Prismatic Lens is a uncommon Artifact from C18 (C18) costing {2}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Prismatic Lens MTG card

Prismatic Lens

Artifact

Card Text

{T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Add one mana of any color.

It bends not light but mana, aligning its chaotic currents into the sharp angles necessary for the mystic's purposes.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 C18 C18 🎨 Alan Pollack

Market Prices

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$0.24
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$0.69
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€0.29
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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
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prismatic Lens? Basics

Prismatic Lens is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Add one mana of any color."

How much mana does Prismatic Lens cost to cast? Basics

Prismatic Lens 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.

Prismatic Lens'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.

Prismatic 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.

Prismatic Lens's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add {C}. {1}, {T}: Add one mana of any color."

What is the current price of Prismatic Lens? Pricing

The current market price for Prismatic Lens is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.29 EUR.

Where can I buy Prismatic Lens? Pricing

You can purchase Prismatic 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 Prismatic Lens legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Prismatic Lens legal in Modern? Legality

Prismatic Lens is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Prismatic Lens legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Prismatic 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 Prismatic Lens legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Prismatic Lens legal in Legacy? Legality

Prismatic Lens is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Prismatic Lens legal in Vintage? Legality

Prismatic 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 Prismatic Lens legal in Pauper? Legality

Prismatic Lens 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 Prismatic Lens from? Details

This printing of Prismatic Lens is from C18 (C18), with collector number 215.

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

What is Prismatic Lens's rarity? Details

Prismatic Lens is a uncommon card in C18.

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

Who illustrated Prismatic Lens? Details

Prismatic Lens was illustrated by Alan Pollack.

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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