Magic: The Gathering

Glasses of Urza

30th Anniversary Edition 241 • uncommon

Set: 30th Anniversary Edition
Collector number: 241
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Douglas Shuler
Market price: $21.00

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Market

What it's worth

$21.00market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$14.60 – $21.00 over the tracked period

$21.00Aug 8, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

The Glasses of Urza first appeared in the foundational Alpha set, marking them as one of the oldest artifacts in Magic: The Gathering. This 30th Anniversary Edition printing honors Douglas Shuler’s iconic original artwork, which remains a nostalgic touchstone for players who remember the game's earliest days.

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Card face

What it does

tap: Look at target player's hand.

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Formats

Where you can play it

Tournament legality for Glasses of Urza across the formats players actually play.

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Glasses of Urza was originally designed as part of the Alpha set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, released in 1993. The card was illustrated by Douglas Shuler, one of the game's earliest contributors, who aimed to capture the theme of high-fantasy artifacts through his distinct, classic art style. Its primary function, allowing a player to look at an opponent's hand, became an iconic example of information-gathering mechanics that defined the game's early strategic depth.

The 30th Anniversary Edition version, released in 2022, serves as a non-tournament legal commemorative reprint of the original Alpha card. By reproducing Shuler's classic artwork and design in a modernized frame, the set sought to celebrate three decades of the game's history while allowing collectors to experience the aesthetic of the original 1993 release. It remains a notable piece for those interested in the evolution of Magic: The Gathering's visual and mechanical heritage.

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About

About Glasses of Urza

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