Empyrial Plate
Commander 2016 251 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 251
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Paolo Parente
- Market price
- $1.85
What it does
Equipped creature gets +1/+1 for each card in your hand.
Equip 2 generic mana
A body clad in steel reflects a warrior's resolve.
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
Empyrial Plate was originally introduced to the Magic: The Gathering card game in the 2004 set Darksteel. It represents an Equipment card that provides a power and toughness boost based on the number of cards in the controller's hand, embodying the artifact-heavy aesthetic of the Mirrodin plane. This card remains a staple in casual Commander play due to its ability to turn almost any creature into a significant threat when a player has a full hand.
The version included in Commander 2016 features the original illustration by Darrell Riche, who provided the art for the card's debut. His design captures the gleaming, metallic nature of Mirrodin’s aesthetic, emphasizing the plate’s imposing, celestial appearance. By the time it was reprinted in the 2016 Commander product, the card had established itself as a reliable utility piece for aggressive strategies, favored by players who prioritize synergy between hand size and combat prowess.
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