Grand Architect
The List SOM-33 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- SOM-33
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Other blue creatures you control get +1/+1.
blue mana: Target artifact creature becomes blue until end of turn.
Tap an untapped blue creature you control: Add colorless mana colorless mana. Spend this mana only to cast artifact spells or activate abilities of artifacts.
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
Grand Architect was originally released in the 2010 set Scars of Mirrodin, designed as a cornerstone for blue-aligned creature strategies. The card was crafted to support an artifact-heavy theme, allowing players to tap blue creatures to generate colorless mana, which in turn powered the high-cost artifacts central to the set's mechanical identity. Its inclusion in 'The List' is part of a recurring initiative by Wizards of the Coast to reprint notable cards from the game's history in modern booster packs, ensuring accessibility for players interested in older mechanics.
The art, illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, depicts a blue-skinned Vedalken figure manifesting complex, glowing blueprints of clockwork machinery. This visual style aligns with the aesthetic of Mirrodin, a plane made entirely of metal, emphasizing the cold, analytical nature of the Vedalken architects. Upon its debut, the card was well-received by competitive players for its ability to accelerate artifact casting, becoming a staple in both casual tribal decks and more specialized tournament formats.
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