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
- $0.20
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 debuted in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering set Theros, which drew heavily from Greek mythology. The card was designed to embody the set's central mechanic of 'heroic,' encouraging players to interact with their own creatures using spells. It was crafted by Wizards of the Coast as a shapeshifting creature that gains the abilities of others through its 'inspired' mimicry, reflecting the fluidity of the gods and monsters found in classical lore.
The evocative illustration was created by the artist Dan Dos Santos. His vision focused on a spectral, ethereal sculptor molding reality, capturing the intersection of artistic creation and arcane magic. Upon its release, the card was received as a flavorful, albeit niche, utility piece that appealed more to casual players building thematic decks around enchantment and transformation than to those focused solely on high-level competitive efficiency.
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