---
name: "Sphere of Resistance"
mana_cost: "{2}"
cmc: 2
type_line: "Artifact"
colors: []
color_identity: []
keywords: []
set: "VMA"
set_name: "Vintage Masters"
collector_number: "284"
rarity: "rare"
artist: "Doug Chaffee"
oracle_id: "09c96077-3804-4f12-a613-5bebc5e0413f"
canonical_url: "https://avascry.com/printing/sphere-of-resistance-vma"
legalities:
  commander: "legal"
  standard: "not_legal"
  modern: "not_legal"
  pioneer: "not_legal"
  legacy: "legal"
  vintage: "legal"
  pauper: "not_legal"
  penny: "not_legal"
---

# Sphere of Resistance
- **Mana Cost:** `{2}` (CMC: 2)
- **Type:** Artifact

## Oracle Text
Spells cost {1} more to cast.

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## Printing Details
- **Set:** Vintage Masters (VMA) #284
- **Rarity:** Rare
- **Artist:** Doug Chaffee

## Format Legalities
Commander: `legal` | Standard: `not_legal` | Modern: `not_legal` | Pioneer: `not_legal` | Legacy: `legal` | Vintage: `legal` | Pauper: `not_legal` | Penny: `not_legal`

## Official Rulings
- *(2004-10-04)* It affects all players, including you.