T, Discard your hand, Sacrifice Diamond Lion: Add three mana of any one color. Activate only as an instant.
Rarity:R
#:225
Card Type:Artifact Creature — Cat
P / T:2 / 2
Flavor:"The merchant asked for riches no one had ever dreamed of. The djinn, smiling, granted his wish."
—Afari, Tales
Casting Cost:
2
Artist:Howard Lyon
TCGplayer Tip:Diamond Lion is based off the Lion's Eye Diamond all the way from Mirage. Additionally, the "activate only as an instant" text makes sure players can't use it to cast cards in their hand, but is great with flashback and similar abilities.