Stone

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This page is about the artifact type. For the similarly named type, see Powerstone. For the obsolete creature type, see Stone (creature type).
Stone
Artifact Type
(Subtype for artifact cards)
Introduced Through the Omenpaths 1
Last used Marvel's Spider-Man
Scryfall Statistics

Stone is an artifact type introduced in Marvel's Spider-Man and its associated Universes Within set Through the Omenpaths 1.[1] It is used for cards that depict a concretion of indeterminate size or shape that consists of earthy or mineral matter.

Description

The Stone type has no inherent value.

All printed cards that are currently Stones also have the Infinity type. Their digital counterparts have the Terminus type. The artifact types are used in combination to represent the Infinity Stones of the Marvel universe, or their Universe Within equivalents, the Terminus Stones.[2]

Infinity Stones

This section discusses story elements that are not considered canon.
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External franchise
This section discusses story elements that are not considered canon. The story discussed here is based on Marvel.

The Infinity Stones are six immensely powerful gem-like objects that embody and control essential aspects of existence. They grant whoever wields them various powers in accordance to the aspect they represent, and when all six are held together, grant their wielder infinite power.

Terminus Stones

Terminus Stones are large glowing objects that can be found on isolated locations in the landscape. They feature engravings or runes, are implied to exist since the dawn of time ("Origin"), and mark a certain boundary ("Terminus)".

History

Stone once was a token creature type released in Mirage (created by the Basalt Golem) before being made obsolete and errated to be a Wall.

Through the years, many artifacts have been depicted as stones. Lorewise, "Powerstones" were enigmatic gems once utilized to power countless Thran devices on Dominaria. Dominaria United saw the introduction of the Powerstone artifact type.

In contrast to Infinity, Stone could have more universal applications and be used in non-Marvel sets.[3]

The rest of the Infinity Stones will be featured in upcoming Marvel sets.[4] Associated Through the Omenpaths sets will feature the equivalent Terminus Stones.

Terminus / Infinity Cycle

Cycle name Space Time Black mana Soul (Return) Reality Power Mind
Infinity
(Terminus)
Stones
The Soul Stone (Marvel's Spider-Man)
The Terminus of Return (Through the Omenpaths 1, #69)
Six legendary artifacts which cost 1M, are indestructible, tap to add M and can be harnessed to grant their Infinity symbol or Origin ability. They exist with both Universes Beyond (UB) and Universes Within versions that are functionally the same card. In their UB version they represent the Infinity Stones from the Marvel Comics.

Examples

Example 1

The Soul Stone 1 generic manaBlack mana
Legendary Artifact — Infinity Stone
Indestructible
The tap symbol.: Add Black mana.
6 generic manaBlack mana, The tap symbol., Exile a creature you control: Harness The Soul Stone. (Once harnessed, its Infinity symbol ability is active.)
Infinity symbol — At the beginning of your upkeep, return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.

Example 2

The Terminus of Return 1 generic manaBlack mana
Legendary Artifact — Terminus Stone
Indestructible
The tap symbol.: Add Black mana.
6 generic manaBlack mana, The tap symbol., Exile a creature you control: Harness The Terminus of Return. (Once harnessed, its origin ability is active.)
Origin — At the beginning of your upkeep, return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.

Named as Stones, but without the subtype

The following artifacts are named as stones but do not have the subtype, and are not powerstones.

References