Talisman of Progress
Artifact
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Set
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana Value
2
Artist
Mike Dringenberg
Collector #
333
Why Play Talisman of Progress
Mana acceleration and color fixing make this artifact valuable in white-blue decks that need to hit their land drops consistently. The 2-mana cost allows for turn-two deployment, enabling powerful three-mana plays on turn three or providing the extra mana needed for counterspells while developing the board. Control decks particularly benefit from the flexibility of producing colorless mana without life loss when the extra colored mana isn't immediately needed.Format Notes
Commander represents this card's strongest showing, where the life loss becomes negligible over longer games and the consistent mana fixing proves invaluable in multicolored decks. Modern occasionally sees play in Azorius control shells that prioritize early mana development, though competition from other mana rocks is fierce. Legacy and Vintage applications remain niche due to faster, more powerful alternatives available in those formats.Combos & Synergies
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria benefits greatly from the accelerated mana, allowing for earlier deployment while keeping counterspell mana available. Azorius Signet provides redundant acceleration effects for decks that heavily prioritize ramping into expensive win conditions. The artifact synergizes well with Urza, Lord High Artificer by providing both a mana rock and an artifact to power his abilities, creating additional value beyond simple acceleration.Featured in These Decks
- Scions & Spellcraft (FINAL FANTASY XIV) Commander
- Science! Commander
- Riders of Rohan Commander
- Planeswalker Party Commander
- Jeskai Striker Commander
- Forces of the Imperium Commander
