Karn, the Great Creator
War of the Spark Promos 1s • rare
- Set
- War of the Spark Promos
- Collector number
- 1s
- 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 introduced as part of the War of the Spark set in 2019, serving as a pivotal narrative figure in the climactic battle against Nicol Bolas. As a Planeswalker, Karn represents a legacy character in Magic: The Gathering lore, designed here to reflect his role as an architect of artifacts. This specific promotional variant features unique alternate art, a hallmark of the set's efforts to highlight the extensive cast of Planeswalkers present during the conflict on Ravnica.
The alternate art for this promo was illustrated by Johann Bodin, who sought to capture the character's stoic and metallic essence amidst the chaotic backdrop of the planar war. The design leans into a clean, iconic aesthetic, emphasizing the character's mechanical nature and his direct interaction with the artifacts he commands. It was received favorably by players and collectors, becoming a staple in competitive formats due to the card's powerful ability to tutor artifacts from outside the game.
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