Mindslaver
Scars of Mirrodin 176 • mythic
- Set
- Scars of Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 176
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Volkan Baǵa
- Market price
- $4.89
What it does
4 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice Mindslaver: You control target player during that player's next turn. (You see all cards that player could see and make all decisions for them.)
It's a helm that leaves the head at its most vulnerable.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mindslaver was originally introduced in the Mirrodin expansion in 2003, representing the terrifying, corruptive power of the artificial plane. The Scars of Mirrodin version, released in 2010, serves as a pivotal artifact within the set's narrative as the Phyrexians began their full-scale reclamation of the world. Mechanically, the card allows a player to take complete control of their opponent's turn, a concept that perfectly mirrors the assimilation themes prevalent throughout the Mirrodin block's story.
The artwork for this printing was executed by Volkan Baǵa, who utilized a stark, metallic aesthetic to emphasize the cold, mechanical horror of the Phyrexian influence. Baǵa focused on the oppressive nature of the artifact, rendering it with sharp edges and a sense of looming industrial dread that resonated with players. The card remains highly regarded in competitive formats for its unique and disruptive gameplay potential, cementing its status as one of the most iconic artifacts in the game's history.
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