Artful Takedown
Guilds of Ravnica 151 • common
- Set
- Guilds of Ravnica
- Collector number
- 151
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Mike Bierek
- Market price
- $0.06
What it does
Choose one or both —
• Tap target creature.
• Target creature gets -2/-4 until end of turn.
Dimir assassinations are choreographed like dance routines. Each challenge is anticipated and countered with graceful ease.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Artful Takedown was released in 2018 as part of the Guilds of Ravnica set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed as a multi-modal common instant representing the tactical versatility of the Dimir guild, a shadowy organization specializing in espionage and subversion within the sprawling cityscape of Ravnica. The card's mechanics reflect this thematic focus by offering the player a choice between two detrimental effects, allowing for reactive gameplay that mirrors the guild's manipulative nature.
The card's visual identity was brought to life by artist Mike Bierek, who sought to capture the essence of a sudden, clinical ambush. Through high-contrast lighting and a composition that emphasizes the swift movement of the operative, Bierek conveys the cold efficiency inherent to the Dimir. Upon release, it was well-received by players in the Limited format, where its flexibility as a removal spell made it a reliable staple for decks playing blue and black.
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