Quick Answer

Sphere of the Suns is a uncommon Artifact from MBS (MBS) costing {2}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sphere of the Suns MTG card

Sphere of the Suns

Artifact

Card Text

This artifact enters tapped and with three charge counters on it. {T}, Remove a charge counter from this artifact: Add one mana of any color.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 MBS MBS 🎨 Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.16
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.92
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.30
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Cardmarket
€0.72
Foil
Buy
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 (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sphere of the Suns? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "This artifact enters tapped and with three charge counters on it. {T}, Remove a charge counter from this artifact: Add one mana of any color."

How much mana does Sphere of the Suns cost to cast? Basics

Sphere of the Suns 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.

Sphere of the Suns'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.

Sphere of the Suns 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.

Sphere of the Suns's current oracle text is: "This artifact enters tapped and with three charge counters on it. {T}, Remove a charge counter from this artifact: Add one mana of any color."

What is the current price of Sphere of the Suns? Pricing

The current market price for Sphere of the Suns is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.92 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Sphere of the Suns? Pricing

You can purchase Sphere of the Suns 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.

Sphere of the Suns normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.92

Is Sphere of the Suns legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sphere of the Suns in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sphere of the Suns legal in Modern? Legality

Sphere of the Suns is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sphere of the Suns legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sphere of the Suns 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 Sphere of the Suns legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sphere of the Suns in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sphere of the Suns legal in Legacy? Legality

Sphere of the Suns is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sphere of the Suns legal in Vintage? Legality

Sphere of the Suns 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 Sphere of the Suns legal in Pauper? Legality

Sphere of the Suns 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 Sphere of the Suns from? Details

This printing of Sphere of the Suns is from MBS (MBS), with collector number 134.

Sphere of the Suns may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sphere of the Suns's rarity? Details

Sphere of the Suns is a uncommon card in MBS.

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

Who illustrated Sphere of the Suns? Details

Sphere of the Suns was illustrated by Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss.

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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