Foundry Inspector
Foundations Commander 259 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations Commander
- Collector number
- 259
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jason A. Engle
What it does
Artifact spells you cast cost 1 generic mana less to cast.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Foundry Inspector first appeared in the Kaladesh set in 2016, designed as a pivotal artifact support card for strategies centered on casting artifacts for reduced costs. Within the lore of Magic: The Gathering, the card depicts a Vedalken artificer on the plane of Kaladesh, a world defined by its reverence for invention and mechanical ingenuity. Its mechanics reflect the industrious nature of the Vedalken, who prioritize efficiency and the streamlining of complex machinery.
This version from the Foundations Commander set continues the card's legacy as a staple in Commander decks. The design focuses on the synergy between cost-reduction effects and artifact-heavy playstyles, a recurring theme in white and colorless card design. While many variants of the art exist, the card remains a functional centerpiece for players who seek to accelerate their board states, and it is widely recognized by the player base for its consistency and strategic utility in both casual and competitive formats.
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