Karn, the Great Creator
Secret Lair Drop 253 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 253
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Planeswalker
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Mark Zug
- Market price
- $13.95
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 first released in the 2019 expansion War of the Spark, representing the iconic golem planeswalker central to the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. This specific Secret Lair iteration, numbered 253, was released as part of a curated promotional drop, allowing Wizards of the Coast to offer fans alternative artistic interpretations of established cards outside of standard expansion cycles.
The artwork for this version was commissioned from Mark Zug, a veteran illustrator known for his long-standing contributions to the game. Zug utilized his signature style to render Karn with a distinct aesthetic, focusing on the character's formidable metallic presence and intricate construction. The card was well-received by the player base for its unique visual departure from the character's typical depictions, serving as a highly collectible variant for those interested in high-fantasy illustration.
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