Chromatic Sphere

Jumpstart (JMP) #462 · Common · Artifact

Mana cost: {1}

{1}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add one mana of any color. Draw a card. (Activate only as an instant.)

"As expected, this sphere's design reflects the colors of the four moons . . . plus another?"
—Pontifex, elder researcher

Illustrated by Brian Snõddy · Released July 17, 2020

Prices

• Nonfoil: $0.35 USD · €0.62 EUR

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: down $0.02 USD (5.4%) to $0.35 USD; low $0.34 USD, high $0.38 USD.

Printings

1. Store Championships #30 (SCH) · Rare · 2024 · $0.81 USD
2. The List #INV-299 (PLST) · Uncommon · 2024 · $0.27 USD
3. Jumpstart #462 (this printing) · Common · 2020 · $0.35 USD
4. Mirrodin #151 (MRD) · Common · 2003 · $0.43 USD
5. Invasion #299 (INV) · Uncommon · 2000 · $1.63 USD

Legality

• Standard: Not legal
• Alchemy: Not legal
• Pioneer: Not legal
• Historic: Legal
• Modern: Legal
• Brawl: Legal
• Legacy: Legal
• Timeless: Legal
• Vintage: Legal
• Pauper: Legal
• Commander: Legal
• Penny: Not legal
• Oathbreaker: Legal
• Duel: Legal

Rulings

1. 2026-08-05 · wotc — Chromatic Sphere’s ability is not a mana ability. Players can respond to it, and it can’t be activated in the middle of paying for a cost. A recent update to rule 605.1a has made any abilities that move cards to or from libraries no longer mana abilities.

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