Hoverguard Sweepers
Fifth Dawn 32 • rare
- Set
- Fifth Dawn
- Collector number
- 32
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Mark A. Nelson
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Flying
When this creature enters, you may return up to two target creatures to their owners' hands.
They only appear in emergencies, and emergencies never last long.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Hoverguard Sweepers card was introduced in the Fifth Dawn expansion of Magic: The Gathering, released in June 2004 as the final set in the Mirrodin block. The set was designed to explore the mechanics of artifact-centric play and the thematic integration of metal-based lifeforms, following the lore of a plane where metal is the dominant material. The Hoverguard Sweepers were conceptualized to reflect this environment, serving as a tactical card that utilizes a 'bounce' mechanic to return permanents to a player's hand, embodying the defensive yet disruptive nature of the game's artifact creatures.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Mark Zug, known for his distinct painterly style and contributions to many sets throughout the game's history. Zug focused on the visual identity of the Mirrodin plane, emphasizing the sleek, metallic, and hovering characteristics of the creature. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional utility tool within limited formats, appreciated for its ability to clear the board and provide players with significant board control when cast at the right moment.
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