Metallic Mimic
Secret Lair Drop 194 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 194
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Fiona Staples
- Market price
- $13.07
What it does
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Metallic Mimic was released as part of the Secret Lair Drop Series, a specialized line of curated reprints for the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. This specific card was featured in the 'Showcase: Fiona Staples' collection, which highlighted the work of the acclaimed comic book artist known for her distinct, expressive style on series like Saga. The drop was designed to provide players and collectors with alternate-art versions of iconic cards, emphasizing aesthetic flair over standard game-set releases.
Fiona Staples approached this illustration with her signature painterly technique, focusing on the fluidity and uncanny, shifting nature of the Mimic. By utilizing soft textures and a vibrant color palette, she transformed the mechanical construct into a creature that felt both sentient and dangerous. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the player base for its unique interpretation of a classic creature type, further cementing Staples' reputation as a standout contributor to the game's visual identity.
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