Jade Statue
Ninth Edition 300★ • rare
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 300★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jim Pavelec
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
2 generic mana: This artifact becomes a 3/6 Golem artifact creature until end of combat. Activate only during combat.
"The paradox of jade statues is that their victims never really expect attack, but they are never completely surprised either."— Kabel, Tolarian archivist
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
Jade Statue was first introduced in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing the game's early era of experimental design. As a rare artifact, it captured the thematic essence of the game's fantasy origins, functioning as a creature that could animate itself at a cost. The artwork for the Ninth Edition release, featuring the iconic statue, was illustrated by artist Dameon Willich, who maintained the piece's classic aesthetic while updating it for the modern border design of the 2005 core set.
The design of Jade Statue reflects the game's shift toward standardized mechanics in the mid-2000s, where older cards were reprinted to bridge the gap between vintage gameplay and new players. Ninth Edition marked the first time the game utilized a black-bordered frame for its core sets, which served to unify the visual identity of the brand. While the card is not a staple in competitive play, it remains a nostalgic piece for long-time collectors who appreciate the transition of classic artifacts into the contemporary frame style.
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