Stone

This page is about the artifact type. For the similarly named type, see Powerstone. For the obsolete creature type, see Stone (creature type).

Stone is an artifact type introduced in Marvel's Spider-Man and its associated Universes Within set Through the Omenpaths. It is used for cards depicting the Infinity Stones and their Universes Within equivalent.

The Terminus of Return
Artifact Type
(Subtype for artifact cards)
Introduced	Through the Omenpaths
Last used	Marvel Super Heroes
Crossover	Universes Beyond
Scryfall Statistics
2 cards 50% 50%
1553 artworks 19.5% 16% 12% 7.9% 18.2% 9.3% 17.1%

Description

The Stone type has no inherent value.

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

History

Stone once was a token creature type released in Mirage (created by the Basalt Golem) before being made obsolete and errata'd 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.

The rest of the Infinity Stones will be featured in upcoming Marvel sets. Associated Through the Omenpaths sets were planned to feature the equivalent Terminus Stones, but after Through the Omenpaths no additional digital equivalent cards are expected to be created.

Flavor

Infinity Stones

This section discusses story elements that are not considered canon.

External franchise This section discusses story elements that are not considered canon. The story discussed here is based on Marvel. “Let the others bicker over their little worlds and stars. I have an empire of knowledge, and it encompasses all others.”

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 with the aspect they represent, and when all six are held together, they grant their wielder infinite power.

Terminus Stones

Terminus Stones are large glowing objects that can be found in 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)".

Examples

Example 1

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

Example 2

The Terminus of Return
Legendary Artifact — Terminus Stone
Indestructible
: Add .
, , 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.

• Azorius Cluestone
• Boros Cluestone
• Brainstone
• Catalyst Stone
• Cumber Stone
• Dimir Cluestone
• Fellwar Stone
• Golgari Cluestone
• Grindstone
• Gruul Cluestone
• Heartstone
• Hivestone
• Horizon Stone
• Izzet Cluestone
• Kaleidostone
• Keening Stone
• Loreseeker's Stone
• Magewright's Stone
• Millstone
• Mind Stone
• Moratorium Stone
• Oblivion Stone
• Orzhov Cluestone
• Rakdos Cluestone
• Selesnya Cluestone
• Simic Cluestone
• Standing Stones
• Stone of Erech
• Sunstone
• The Endstone
• Thrumming Stone
• Touchstone
• Weathered Runestone
• Whetstone