Karn, Silver Golem
Commander's Arsenal Oversized 6 • rare
- Set
- Commander's Arsenal Oversized
- Collector number
- 6
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Mark Zug
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever Karn blocks or becomes blocked, it gets -4/+4 until end of turn.
1 generic mana: Target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Karn, Silver Golem first appeared in the 1998 Urza's Saga expansion as part of a pivotal narrative arc within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. Designed by Mark Rosewater as an homage to the classic trope of a pacifist golem, the card was envisioned as a mechanical powerhouse that avoided typical combat-oriented playstyles. The oversized version included in the 2012 Commander's Arsenal set was created to celebrate the popular Commander format, offering players a premium, large-scale tactile version of this iconic artifact creature.
The artwork for this particular iteration captures the imposing, reflective presence of the silver golem, emphasizing his status as an ancient guardian and a central figure in the Weatherlight Saga. This oversized release was well-received by collectors for its unique presentation and finish, serving as a prestige item within the Commander's Arsenal collection. It remains a notable piece for those who appreciate the intersection of Magic's deep lore and the aesthetic evolution of its legendary character designs.
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