Magic: The Gathering

Homunculus

Shards of Alara Tokens 2 • common

Set: Shards of Alara Tokens
Collector number: 2
Rarity: Common
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Howard Lyon
Market price: $0.25

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What it's worth

$0.25market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.21 – $0.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card captures a distinct slice of lore, representing the mechanical construct creatures that populate its specific set. As a common token, it serves as a versatile essential for players who need to physically track these summoned entities during a match.

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Formats

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StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyNot legal
VintageNot legal
CommanderNot legal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Homunculus token was released as part of the Shards of Alara expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 2008. Designed to represent the ephemeral, magical constructs summoned by specific cards within the set, this token was a functional gameplay accessory rather than a collectible card for deck building. It emerged during a period when Wizards of the Coast was emphasizing the unique, world-spanning themes of the Alara block, characterized by five distinct planes merging into one.

The art for the Homunculus was created by illustrator Matt Cavotta, who provided a whimsical and slightly grotesque aesthetic consistent with the set's creative direction. The design focuses on the creature's diminutive, labor-focused nature, reflecting the lore of the Esper plane where inorganic constructs were essential to society. While not a primary collectible in the traditional sense, the token is recognized by players for its role in standardizing the representation of game states during matches.

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