Mimic Vat
New Capenna Commander 372 • rare
- Set
- New Capenna Commander
- Collector number
- 372
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Donato Giancola
- Market price
- $0.64
What it does
Imprint — Whenever a nontoken creature dies, you may exile that card. If you do, return each other card exiled with this artifact to its owner's graveyard.
3 generic mana, tap: Create a token that's a copy of a card exiled with this artifact. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step.
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
Originally debuted in the Scars of Mirrodin set in 2010, Mimic Vat was later reprinted with new artwork for the New Capenna Commander series. The card mechanics center on the flavor of a lingering magical residue, allowing a player to imprint a creature that has died, effectively creating a temporary, recurring copy of that entity. This version features art by Volkan Baga, who captures the card's essence through a sleek, industrial aesthetic that aligns with the specialized themes of the Commander release.
The design of the card has long been lauded in the Magic: The Gathering community for its high tactical ceiling and interactive potential. By requiring precise timing to capture the right creature, it rewards skilled players and serves as a classic utility artifact. The New Capenna Commander edition updated the visual presentation to fit the set's distinct urban, art deco-inspired atmosphere, maintaining the card's reputation as a staple for deck builders seeking versatile board state control.
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