Darksteel Plate
Mirrodin Besieged 104 • rare
- Set
- Mirrodin Besieged
- Collector number
- 104
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Daniel Ljunggren
- Market price
- $6.86
What it does
Indestructible
Equipped creature has indestructible.
Equip 2 generic mana
"If there can be no victory, then I will fight forever."— Koth of the Hammer
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Darksteel Plate was introduced in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering set Mirrodin Besieged, which revisited the metallic plane of Mirrodin as it was being corrupted by the Phyrexians. The card belongs to a long-standing lineage of 'Darksteel' artifacts, a fictional indestructible metal synonymous with the setting's lore. Its design serves as a mechanical callback to the original Darksteel equipment cards, providing creatures with protection that reflects the resilience of the plane's unique material.
The artwork for this specific iteration was provided by Aleksi Briclot, a frequent contributor to the game who is known for his atmospheric and textured fantasy illustrations. Briclot depicted the plate as a heavy, imposing piece of armor, emphasizing the raw, jagged aesthetic of the Mirrodin environment. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its durability in casual and Commander formats, as its static ability to make a creature indestructible provides a reliable defensive utility.
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