Donatello, Way with Machines
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 197 • uncommon
- Set
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Collector number
- 197
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Daniel Elson
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
Flying
Whenever an artifact you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on Donatello.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Donatello, Way with Machines card was released as part of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collectible card game, which debuted in the mid-2000s to capitalize on the enduring popularity of the Mirage Studios and 4Kids Entertainment iterations of the franchise. Designed to mirror the tactical gameplay typical of the era, the set sought to translate the personality-driven dynamics of the four turtles into strategic gameplay mechanics, positioning Donatello as a utility-focused character centered on intellect and technical aptitude.
The card features artwork by illustrator Daniel Elson, who leaned into a kinetic, comic-inspired aesthetic to define the character's presence within the deck. By emphasizing Donatello's reliance on gadgets and machinery, Elson aimed to visually distinguish this uncommon creature card from the combat-heavy variants found throughout the set. Upon its release, the card was generally well-received by fans of the franchise for its thematic accuracy, providing a functional card that remained true to the source material's characterization.
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