Faerie Artisans
Commander 2016 8 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 8
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Tony Foti
- Market price
- $2.03
What it does
Flying
Whenever a nontoken creature an opponent controls enters, create a token that's a copy of that creature except it's an artifact in addition to its other types. Then exile all other tokens created with this creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Faerie Artisans was released in 2016 as part of the Commander 2016 set, specifically appearing in the Invent Superiority deck. This card was designed to embody the chaotic and whimsical nature of the Fae, providing a unique board state where players can temporarily copy artifacts or creatures as they enter the battlefield under an opponent's control. It emerged during a period where Wizards of the Coast was actively expanding the utility and interactive depth of the Commander format through dedicated preconstructed decks.
The card’s visual identity was brought to life by artist Tony Foti, known for his ability to render complex fantasy creatures with fluid, ethereal movement. Foti’s design for the Artisans emphasizes the delicate, insect-like physiology of the Faerie race while incorporating thematic elements of creation and craftsmanship. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the Commander community for its strategic complexity and its ability to turn an opponent's own strengths against them in a multiplayer environment.
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