Engineered Explosives
Double Masters 252 • rare
- Set
- Double Masters
- Collector number
- 252
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Lars Grant-West
- Market price
- $5.34
What it does
Sunburst (This artifact enters with a charge counter on it for each color of mana spent to cast it.)
2 generic mana, Sacrifice this artifact: Destroy each nonland permanent with mana value equal to the number of charge counters on this artifact.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Engineered Explosives was first introduced in the Fifth Dawn set for Magic: The Gathering in 2004, designed as a versatile artifact capable of clearing the board of permanents with specific mana costs. Its mechanical function—scaling in power based on the mana spent to cast it—made it a strategic staple for players looking to regulate the game state against aggressive strategies or token-heavy decks.
The iteration featured in Double Masters, carrying collector number 252, reflects the card's enduring utility within competitive formats like Modern and Legacy. The artwork, while consistent with the card's established visual identity, highlights the intricate, clockwork aesthetic that defines many artifacts in the game. It remains highly regarded among players for its tactical flexibility and its role as a necessary defensive tool in complex metagames.
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