Artisan of Forms
Theros 40 • rare
- Set
- Theros
- Collector number
- 40
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Min Yum
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, you may have this creature become a copy of target creature, except it has this ability.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Artisan of Forms was introduced in the 2013 Theros expansion for Magic: The Gathering, a set heavily inspired by Greek mythology and the concept of hero-driven narratives. As a rare creature, it fits within the set's mechanical focus on 'heroic' abilities and enchantment-based interactions, serving as a shapeshifting utility piece that emphasizes the fluid, transformative nature of the gods and mythical figures of the plane.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Min Yum, who crafted a depiction of a shapeshifting entity caught in a state of ethereal transition. The design aims to capture the classic mythological trope of the mimic or protean figure, using sweeping lines and muted, shifting tones to reflect its mechanical ability to copy other creatures upon the casting of an enchantment. The piece was well-regarded by players for its thematic consistency with the top-down design of the Theros block.
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