Mana Vault Proxy
Artifact · Limited Edition Alpha · rare
$0.40/card in a full imported deck, $2.00 in rainbow foil. S33 German Black Core playtest card — not for sanctioned play.
Real-card format legality
Proxies themselves are never sanctioned-legal — this is the real card's status, useful for Rule-0 talks. Proxy legality, explained
Printings (14)
We match the exact printing's artwork from Scryfall — pick any of these in the singles builder.
| Set | # | Released | Real price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Drop | 796★ | 2024-04-08 | $1,838 |
| Double Masters 2022 | 394 | 2022-07-08 | $141 |
| Double Masters 2022 | 308 | 2022-07-08 | $116 |
| Double Masters 2022 | 560 | 2022-07-08 | — |
| Ultimate Box Topper | U29 | 2018-12-07 | $244 |
| Ultimate Masters | 229 | 2018-12-07 | $114 |
| Kaladesh Inventions | 17 | 2016-09-30 | $872 |
| Fifth Edition | 388 | 1997-03-24 | $97.50 |
| Fourth Edition | 334 | 1995-04-01 | $96.90 |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 263 | 1994-06-21 | — |
| Revised Edition | 263 | 1994-04-11 | $101 |
| Unlimited Edition | 260 | 1993-12-01 | $177 |
| Limited Edition Beta | 260 | 1993-10-04 | — |
| Limited Edition Alpha | 259 | 1993-08-05 | $90.00 |
Frequently asked
How much does a real Mana Vault cost?
Around $90.00 on the open market for the Limited Edition Alpha printing (price snapshot 2026-07-24; live prices move daily).
How much does a Mana Vault proxy cost?
$0.50 as a single on an 18-card sheet, $0.40 when it's part of a full imported deck, or $2.00 in rainbow foil — all on S33 German Black Core cardstock, shipped from New York.
Can I play a Mana Vault proxy?
As a playtest card, yes — in casual Commander pods, kitchen-table games, and proxy-friendly events, with your playgroup's OK. Proxies are not legal in sanctioned tournaments, and we print them for personal, non-sanctioned play only.