Embersmith
Scars of Mirrodin 87 • uncommon
- Set
- Scars of Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 87
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
Whenever you cast an artifact spell, you may pay 1 generic mana. If you do, this creature deals 1 damage to any target.
The Vulshok see the artificer as a catalyst, bringing the spark of creation that ignites change.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Embersmith was released in 2010 as part of the Scars of Mirrodin set, which marked the return of the artifact-centric plane of Mirrodin to the Magic: The Gathering universe. The set was designed to explore the conflict between the metallic, artificial world and the corrupting influence of the Phyrexians. As an uncommon creature, the card highlights the set's central mechanic of metalcraft, providing players with a recurring damage effect that rewards the use of artifact spells.
The card was illustrated by Eric Deschamps, a prolific artist in the fantasy gaming space. His design emphasizes the gritty, industrious nature of the Mirran smiths, depicting an artisan working with glowing, molten metal to forge weaponry. Upon its release, the card was received as a reliable utility creature for aggressive red decks, valued for its ability to convert cheap artifacts into board control through ping damage.
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