Magic: The Gathering

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: $3.00

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$3.00market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$2.09 – $3.00 over the tracked period

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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."

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StandardNot legal
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VintageLegal
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PauperNot legal
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Provenance

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Open the Armory was released in the 2016 Magic: The Gathering set Shadows over Innistrad. The card was designed as part of a block that revisited the gothic horror-themed plane of Innistrad, focusing on themes of madness, transformation, and equipment-based synergy. Its mechanical purpose is to allow players to tutor for specific Auras or Equipment, reflecting the desperate search for weapons or defensive gear in a world overrun by eldritch horrors.

The artwork was commissioned from Steve Prescott, a veteran illustrator known for his dynamic and visceral style within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Prescott captured a moment of preparation amidst the set's signature gloomy atmosphere, emphasizing the utilitarian and rugged nature of the gear found in Innistrad. Upon its debut, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in decks that rely on specific power-enhancing artifacts or enchantments, becoming a reliable staple in constructed formats.

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Open the ArmoryCommander Legends · #34 · uncommon · 2020$2.91

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