Mortarpod
Mirrodin Besieged 115 • uncommon
- Set
- Mirrodin Besieged
- Collector number
- 115
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
Living weapon (When this Equipment enters, create a 0/0 black Phyrexian Germ creature token, then attach this to it.)
Equipped creature gets +0/+1 and has "Sacrifice this creature: This creature deals 1 damage to any target."
Equip 2 generic mana
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
Mortarpod was released in 2011 as part of the Mirrodin Besieged expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set within the metallic plane of Mirrodin, the card represents the brutal, utilitarian aesthetic of the Phyrexians, an invading biomechanical faction. The item functions as a piece of equipment that grants the 'Living Weapon' keyword, creating a 0/0 Germ token upon entry to carry the artifact, reflecting the set's themes of corruption and desperate battlefield adaptation.
Artist Eric Deschamps illustrated the card, utilizing a sharp, industrial visual style that emphasizes the jagged, flesh-fusing nature of Phyrexian weaponry. The design intent was to bridge the gap between artifact and creature, a mechanical hallmark of the Scars of Mirrodin block. Upon its release, the card was widely noted in competitive circles for its versatility, particularly in sacrifice-based strategies, securing its place as a staple among players who favored mechanical efficiency over purely aesthetic appeal.
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