Hammer Mage
Mercadian Masques 193 • uncommon
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 193
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Rebecca Guay
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
X mana red mana, tap, Discard a card: Destroy all artifacts with mana value X or less.
When he's holding the hammers, everything looks like a nail.
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
Hammer Mage was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the plane of Mercadia, the expansion introduced themes of commerce and political intrigue, distancing the game's aesthetic from the high fantasy tropes of previous sets. The card was designed as a tactical tool for red decks, specifically intended to offer board control by punishing opponents who relied on artifacts, a common strategy within the competitive environment of that era.
The artwork was commissioned from Rebecca Guay, an illustrator renowned for her distinct, ethereal, and painterly style which contrasted sharply with the more rigid digital illustrations prevalent in the game at the time. Guay’s portrayal of the Hammer Mage emphasizes movement and mystical energy rather than the gritty, industrial aesthetic often associated with artifact-destroying creatures. The card is frequently cited by collectors for this artistic identity, marking a period in the game's history where illustrator voice was granted significant creative latitude.
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