Magic: The Gathering

Mask of Memory

Secret Lair Drop 2309 • rare

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 2309
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: TAPIOCA
Market price: $3.74

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Market

What it's worth

$3.74market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$3.16 – $3.77 over the tracked period

$3.74Aug 8, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

This Secret Lair printing of Mask of Memory features a distinct aesthetic departure from the original Mirrodin release, showcasing TAPIOCA’s unique illustrative style. As a rare equipment card, it remains a staple in commander decks that rely on combat damage to generate card advantage, making both its utility and its specific artistic iteration highly sought after by players.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, you may draw two cards. If you do, discard a card.

Equip 1 generic mana (1 generic mana: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

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Formats

Where you can play it

Tournament legality for Mask of Memory across the formats players actually play.

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Mask of Memory is a staple artifact card in Magic: The Gathering that was originally introduced in the 2003 Mirrodin expansion. Its design centers on the mechanic of discarding cards after dealing combat damage to a player, providing players with a consistent method of card advantage. The card has long been favored in various formats, particularly Commander, for its utility in decks that rely on evasive creatures to trigger its looting effect.

This specific iteration is part of a Secret Lair drop, a premium series of limited-release cards known for their stylized, thematic artistic direction. The illustration by TAPIOCA reimagines the mask through a unique, highly saturated aesthetic that departs from the traditional metallic, industrial look of the original Mirrodin printing. Upon release, this version was noted for its vibrant color palette, appealing to collectors who favor the distinctive, guest-artist-driven style characteristic of the Secret Lair line.

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Other printings

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About

About Mask of Memory

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