Mercadian Lift
Mercadian Masques 306 • rare
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 306
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Gary Ruddell
- Market price
- $0.49
What it does
1 generic mana, tap: Put a winch counter on this artifact.
tap, Remove X winch counters from this artifact: You may put a creature card with mana value X from your hand onto the battlefield.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mercadian Lift was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the plane of Mercadia, the expansion introduced the 'spell stapling' mechanic and focused on a mercenary-dominated trade culture. The card represents a functional piece of infrastructure within the setting, reflecting the block's preoccupation with artifacts and commerce-driven gameplay mechanics.
The artwork for this card was created by artist Heather Hudson, who provided a technical, industrial aesthetic consistent with the plane's lore. The design emphasizes the utilitarian nature of the Mercadian cityscape, illustrating the lift mechanism meant to transport goods or individuals between the layers of the world. Upon its release, the card was viewed as a niche utility item within the complex landscape of late 90s tournament play, primarily appreciated by collectors interested in the thematic cohesion of the Mercadian Masques set.
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