Fathom Mage
Gatecrash Promos 162★ • rare
- Set
- Gatecrash Promos
- Collector number
- 162★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Evolve (Whenever a creature you control enters, if that creature has greater power or toughness than this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.)
Whenever a +1/+1 counter is put on this creature, you may draw a card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Fathom Mage was originally released as part of the Gatecrash expansion for Magic: The Gathering in early 2013, representing the Simic Combine guild. The card was designed to embody the guild's focus on evolutionary adaptation, utilizing the 'evolve' mechanic to reward players for growing their creatures. This specific iteration, marked as a promotional version with the collector number 162★, features distinct art and a foil stamp that distinguished it as a limited-release variant distributed through tournament support channels.
The artwork for this version was illustrated by Chase Stone, who opted for a dynamic depiction of a Simic biomancer harnessing oceanic energies. Stone’s aesthetic choice aimed to marry the fluid, biological essence of the Simic with the rigid, strategic nature of gameplay. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its synergy with +1/+1 counter strategies, quickly becoming a staple in Commander formats and casual playgroups alike for its reliable card-draw potential.
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