Magic: The Gathering

Liquimetal Coating

Commander Anthology Volume II 197 • uncommon

Set: Commander Anthology Volume II
Collector number: 197
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Johann Bodin
Market price: $1.49

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$1.49market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$1.37 – $1.52 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This artifact is a versatile tool that allows players to transform permanents into artifacts, opening up unique tactical possibilities at the table. Because it is an uncommon card, it serves as a reliable and accessible utility piece that collectors prize for its ability to shift the nature of other cards during play.

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Card face

What it does

tap: Target permanent becomes an artifact in addition to its other types until end of turn.

"They'll soon become accustomed to wearing skin that is not their own."— Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Liquimetal Coating was originally introduced in the Scars of Mirrodin set in 2010. Its inclusion in the Commander Anthology Volume II, released in 2018, served to provide players with a functional reprint of a versatile utility card that plays a pivotal role in artifact-themed Commander strategies. The card’s design mechanic—transforming a target permanent into an artifact—was specifically crafted to interact with the broader Mirrodin block themes, which emphasized synergy between artifacts and direct removal or manipulation effects.

The artwork by Johann Bodin depicts the substance itself as a viscous, metallic liquid, visually capturing the card's ability to coat and fundamentally alter the nature of other objects. By illustrating the transformation as a fluid, flowing process, Bodin provided a clear visual representation of a complex rules interaction. The card is widely regarded in the Magic: The Gathering community for its strategic depth and its ability to enable unconventional combos, particularly when paired with cards that destroy or gain control of artifacts.

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About

About Liquimetal Coating

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