Karn, Gilded Guardian
Reality Fracture Promos 272p • rare
- Set
- Reality Fracture Promos
- Collector number
- 272p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana or white mana 2 generic mana or blue mana 2 generic mana or black mana 2 generic mana or red mana 2 generic mana or green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Green · Red · Blue
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
What it does
Vigilance, trample
When Karn enters, draw a card for each color among other artifacts you control.
Karn forged the empty world of Mirrodin and filled it with peaceful creations.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Karn, Gilded Guardian, numbered 272p, was released as part of the Reality Fracture promotional series for Magic: The Gathering. These cards were distributed to celebrate the conclusion of a major narrative arc, serving as a specialized aesthetic variant of a character central to the Multiverse’s history. The design choice for this particular printing emphasizes the character's metallic form through a unique holographic foil treatment that differentiates it from standard card releases.
The illustration was crafted to highlight Karn’s role as a protector, utilizing a stylistic departure from his original design to align with the surreal, fractured nature of the Reality Fracture set. The art style focuses on high-contrast lighting and intricate detailing on his silver plating. Upon its release, the card was well-received by collectors who prioritize thematic cohesion and visual storytelling, becoming a notable inclusion for those focusing on the lore of the Phyrexians and the Coalition.
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