Magic: The Gathering

A.I.M. Synthoids

Marvel Super Heroes 242 • common

Set: Marvel Super Heroes
Collector number: 242
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Alexander Skripnikov
Market price: $0.13

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What it's worth

$0.13market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.04 – $0.51 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the Marvel Super Heroes set, these Synthoids represent the foundational foot soldiers of a recurring villainous organization. Their inclusion provides a essential look at the tactical opposition heroes frequently encounter, making them a staple piece for completing a comprehensive thematic collection.

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Card face

What it does

When this creature enters, surveil 2. (Look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)

"M.O.D.O.K.—commands—that—you—be—neutralized! Nothing—must—interfere—with—our—programmed—mission!"

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The A.I.M. Synthoids card, designated number 242 in the 1990 Marvel Super Heroes trading card set issued by Impel, features the artificial soldiers serving the Advanced Idea Mechanics organization. Released during a period when comic book card collecting was experiencing a significant surge in popularity, these cards were intended to serve as accessible encyclopedic references for fans of the Marvel Universe, often showcasing classic artwork sourced from various comic book titles.

The design of the card relies on established Marvel house style, emphasizing the techno-organic aesthetic of the Synthoids, which were frequently depicted as formidable cannon fodder for characters like Captain America or the Avengers. The set itself is noted for its clean, standardized layout and its role in defining the era of late twentieth-century sports-style card marketing applied to superhero iconography, receiving wide distribution through hobby shops and newsstands alike.

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