Karn, the Great Creator
Secret Lair Drop 501 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 501
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Planeswalker
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Wisnu Tan
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Activated abilities of artifacts your opponents control can't be activated.
+1: Until your next turn, up to one target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value.
−2: You may reveal an artifact card you own from outside the game or choose a face-up artifact card you own in exile. Put that card into your hand.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerBanned
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageRestricted
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Karn, the Great Creator was originally released in the 2019 expansion War of the Spark, representing the iconic silver golem character central to the Magic: The Gathering multiverse narrative. As a planeswalker, the card was designed to interact with artifacts, reinforcing Karn's thematic role as a powerful construct capable of shaping and manipulating mechanical objects. The Secret Lair Drop version, featuring collector number 501, reimagines this character through a distinct aesthetic lens to appeal to players and collectors who value unique, stylized interpretations of classic game figures.
The artwork for this specific iteration was crafted by artist Wisnu Tan. In this interpretation, Tan emphasizes the character's imposing physical presence and metallic texture, opting for a striking visual composition that differentiates it from the card's original appearance. The design received attention for its polished rendering of the character’s complex structure, contributing to the Secret Lair series' reputation for offering artistic departures that serve as both functional game pieces and displayable illustrations.
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