Crystal Vein Magic The Gathering Mirage Raw

Character: N/A

Set:  Mirage

Series: Reserve Block

Card Number: N/A

Rarity: Uncommon

Condition: Raw

Grade: N/A

Year: 1997

Illustrator:  Pat Morrissey

Crystal Vein is a unique and powerful land card from the Mirage set in Magic: The Gathering, offering strategic flexibility for decks that rely on colorless mana. As an Uncommon land, Crystal Vein provides players with two distinct mana-generating abilities. By tapping it normally, you can add one colorless mana ({C}) to your mana pool, making it a reliable source for artifacts, Eldrazi, or other colorless-centric strategies. However, its true strength lies in its sacrifice ability: by tapping and sacrificing Crystal Vein, you can add two colorless mana ({C}{C}) to your pool. This burst of mana can be pivotal during critical turns, enabling the casting of high-cost spells or activating powerful abilities when timing is everything.

Originally released in October 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion on the plane of Dominaria, Crystal Vein has maintained a presence in various formats, including Vintage and Legacy, where efficient mana acceleration is highly valued. Illustrated by Pat Lewis, the card features classic late '90s MTG art direction with a mystical, mineral-rich aesthetic that evokes a glowing underground crystal formation—fitting for a land that channels raw magical energy. Its simple yet impactful design has led to multiple reprints in sets such as Sixth Edition, Premium Deck Series: Graveborn, and Commander 2014, a testament to its enduring utility and popularity among players and collectors alike.

This listing is for a raw, individual Crystal Vein card from the Mirage set, perfect for deck-building, trading, or enhancing your MTG singles collection. The card is non-foil, English-language, and of Uncommon rarity, with collector number #325. Whether you're constructing a competitive artifact deck, a slow grindy prison strategy, or simply appreciate the card’s nostalgic value, Crystal Vein remains a functional and evocative piece of Magic’s rich history. Its straightforward text and mana-fixing utility ensure it remains a quiet but valuable asset in the right deck.

Card Type:Land

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