Open the Armory
Shadows over Innistrad 32 • uncommon
- Set
- Shadows over Innistrad
- Collector number
- 32
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Market price
- $2.77
What it does
Search your library for an Aura or Equipment card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
"Once Avacyn returned, I hoped I'd never need these things again. I didn't think I'd be dusting them off to use against angels."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Open the Armory was released in 2016 as part of the Shadows over Innistrad expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the gothic horror-themed plane of Innistrad, the card reflects the desperate climate of a world descending into madness, where survivors must scavenge for whatever equipment they can find to combat rising supernatural threats. Mechanically, it serves as a utility card, allowing players to search their deck for Aura or Equipment cards, reinforcing the flavor of a character frantically preparing for battle.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Igor Kieryluk, whose work often leans into high-fantasy aesthetics with a focus on dramatic lighting and atmospheric detail. Kieryluk’s design captures a character in a moment of purposeful preparation, emphasizing the weight and necessity of the weaponry being retrieved. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in decks that rely on specific artifacts or enchantments, becoming a reliable staple in constructed formats where utility and consistency are highly valued.
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