Master of Etherium
Shards of Alara 49 • rare
- Set
- Shards of Alara
- Collector number
- 49
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Matt Cavotta
- Market price
- $0.73
What it does
Master of Etherium's power and toughness are each equal to the number of artifacts you control.
Other artifact creatures you control get +1/+1.
"Only a mind unfettered with the concerns of the flesh can see the world as it truly is."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Master of Etherium was released in 2008 as part of the Shards of Alara expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in the plane of Esper, a world defined by its fusion of living tissue and magical metal known as etherium, the card was designed to highlight the set's focus on artifact synergy. As a rare creature that grows in power based on the number of artifacts the player controls, it quickly became a staple for deck builders focused on artifact-heavy strategies.
The card features artwork by Mike Dringenberg, who depicted the construct with the distinct, sleek, and biomechanical aesthetic characteristic of the Esper shard. Dringenberg's illustration emphasizes the figure's etherium composition, capturing the cold, refined elegance intended to represent Esper's culture. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the competitive community for its versatility and efficiency, remaining a relevant inclusion in various artifact-based archetypes across multiple formats.
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