Artifact Blast
Antiquities 22 • common
- Set
- Antiquities
- Collector number
- 22
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Mark Poole
- Market price
- $2.18
What it does
Counter target artifact spell.
The first line of defense against Urza and Mishra, the Artifact Blast achieved widespread fame until an unlucky mage discovered it was useless on the devices the brothers had already created.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Artifact Blast was released in 1994 as part of Antiquities, the third expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to explore the lore of the Brothers' War, a fictional conflict between the artificer siblings Urza and Mishra. The card captures the chaotic nature of this ancient industrial struggle, emphasizing the theme of destroying magical machinery through powerful, volatile energy.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Quinton Hoover. Known for his distinctive, flowing style and use of deep, vibrant colors, Hoover sought to visualize the destructive power of a magical explosion emanating from an artifact. Upon its release, the card became a staple for players navigating the artifact-heavy meta-game of the time, serving as a distinct tactical response to opponents utilizing the powerful machines introduced in the same set.
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