Pearl Medallion
Artifact
White spells you cast cost 
less to cast.
*It is a helping hand reaching out to the downtrodden, the acrid-sweet tang of burning incense during prayer, and the harmony of voices uplifted in unison. It is faith.*
Why Play Pearl Medallion
Cost reduction artifacts shine in decks that can leverage the mana savings across multiple spells per turn, making Pearl Medallion ideal for white-heavy strategies that aim to deploy threats quickly or maintain card advantage through efficient removal and protection. Mono-white aggressive decks benefit from curving out ahead of schedule, while control builds can hold up cheaper interaction and card draw simultaneously. The artifact pays for itself after reducing the cost of just two white spells, making it particularly valuable in games that go long enough to cast multiple white permanents or instants.Format Notes
Pearl Medallion sees its strongest play in Commander, where the longer game length and higher spell density justify the two-mana investment for ongoing cost reduction. Legacy occasionally features it in mono-white prison or Stoneforge Mystic decks that can capitalize on efficient deployment of multiple white permanents. While legal in Modern, the format's speed typically doesn't allow for the setup time needed to maximize the medallion's value compared to more immediate threats or answers.Combos & Synergies
White storm strategies become significantly more explosive with Pearl Medallion reducing costs on rituals and cantrips, though this application remains largely theoretical in competitive play. The artifact pairs excellently with Puresteel Paladin in equipment-heavy builds, making both the creature and subsequent equipment spells cheaper while enabling metalcraft synergies. Cards like Balance become particularly devastating when you can rebuild your board state more efficiently than opponents after the reset effect.Featured in These Decks
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