Lifecraft Engine
Aetherdrift 423 • rare
- Set
- Aetherdrift
- Collector number
- 423
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- José Parodi
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
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Vehicle creatures you control are the chosen creature type in addition to their other types.
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Crew 3
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lifecraft Engine was introduced as a rare artifact in the Aetherdrift expansion, a set centered on the intersection of arcane energy and mechanical artifice. Its design reflects the thematic narrative of the set, which depicts a society transitioning from mystical tradition to a reliance on industrialized, mana-fueled machinery. The card serves as a mechanical representation of this shift, capturing the essence of a device intended to sustain and iterate upon biological and synthetic forms within the game's evolving world.
The artwork was provided by José Parodi, who utilized a distinct visual language to differentiate the engine from the surrounding technological aesthetic of the set. Parodi focused on intricate, clockwork-inspired linework and a muted, industrial color palette to convey the weight and complexity of the object. Upon its release, the card was noted by players for its technical synergy, as it occupies a specific mechanical niche that encourages players to invest in the longevity of their board state.
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About Lifecraft Engine
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