Commander's Sphere — Magic: The Gathering card

Commander's Sphere

{3}
Artifact

{T}: Add one mana of any color in your commander's color identity.

Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card.

*It harmonizes with the essence of its master.*

Set Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander
Rarity Common
Mana Value 3
Artist Ryan Alexander Lee
Collector # 244
Scryfall

Why Play Commander's Sphere

Three-mana rocks occupy a competitive slot in Commander decks, but Commander's Sphere offers unique flexibility that justifies its inclusion in many builds. The ability to produce any color within your commander's identity makes it invaluable for multicolor decks struggling with mana fixing, particularly those running three or more colors. Unlike basic ramp spells, the built-in card draw provides excellent late-game utility when you no longer need the mana acceleration, allowing you to cash it in for a fresh card instead of having a dead permanent.

Format Notes

Commander's Sphere sees its primary play in the Commander format, where it has become a staple inclusion across countless decklists due to its perfect synergy with the format's color identity rules. While legal in Legacy and Vintage, the three-mana cost makes it far too slow for competitive eternal formats where Sol Ring and Moxen dominate the artifact ramp slot. Its common rarity and budget-friendly price point make it accessible for casual Commander players who need reliable mana fixing without breaking the bank.

Combos & Synergies

Artifact-based strategies benefit significantly from Commander's Sphere, particularly decks running Goblin Welder or Daretti, Scrap Savant that can recur it repeatedly for additional card draw. The sacrifice ability creates natural synergy with Krark-Clan Ironworks, converting the sphere into mana while replacing itself. Academy Rector and other sacrifice-matters engines appreciate having an artifact they can consume on command while maintaining card advantage.

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