Gem of Becoming
~$0.22 low · ~$1.13 high
Colorless. Artifact
Magic 2013 #205 · Illustrated by Jack Wang
Magic 2013 #205 · Illustrated by Jack WangWhat is Gem of Becoming worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
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, Sacrifice this artifact: Search your library for an Island card, a Swamp card, and a Mountain card. Reveal those cards, put them into your hand, then shuffle.
Format legality
The only printing of Gem of Becoming
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magic 2013 m13 #205· 2012uncommon· Cardmarket €0.24 · €0.63 foil | uncommon | $0.22 | $1.13 | €0.24€0.63 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2012
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #18,123 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Jack Wang
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Magic 2013 card (#205).
205
- 205Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (1)
2012-07-01
You don’t have to find all three cards, even if they’re present in your library. For example, you can activate the ability just to find an Island card and a Swamp card.
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