Talisman of Creativity
Artifact
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*"Good ideas don't take time. They take a lot of bad ideas first."
—Ral Zarek*
Why Play Talisman of Creativity
Izzet decks benefit greatly from this two-mana rock that provides immediate color fixing and ramp while enabling turn-three plays that would otherwise require four mana. The life payment is typically negligible compared to the tempo advantage gained, especially in aggressive or combo-oriented strategies that prioritize speed over life total. Deploy it on turn two to accelerate into powerful three-drops like planeswalkers or to enable double-spell turns earlier than usual.Format Notes
Commander sees the heaviest play for this card, where the life loss matters least and the color fixing is most valuable in multicolored decks. Modern occasionally features it in Izzet control or combo decks that need consistent mana bases, though it faces competition from other mana rocks. Legacy and Vintage usage is minimal due to more powerful mana acceleration options available in those formats.Combos & Synergies
Pairs excellently with artifact-matters cards like Urza, Lord High Artificer and Sai, Master Thopterist, which can turn the Talisman into additional value engines. Storm decks appreciate the artifact count alongside the mana acceleration for cards like Empty the Warrens. Metalcraft strategies in formats like Modern benefit from the permanent artifact presence while gaining the mana fixing needed for multicolored spells.Featured in These Decks
- Timey-Wimey Commander
- The Ruinous Powers Commander
- Temur Roar Commander
- Science! Commander
- Prismari Performance Commander
- Planeswalker Party Commander
