Pithing Needle
Double Masters 2022 564 • rare
- Set
- Double Masters 2022
- Collector number
- 564
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Anthony Palumbo
- Finish
- Etched
What it does
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Activated abilities of sources with the chosen name can't be activated unless they're mana abilities.
The fearful want the procedure before a blood festival. The guilty seek it afterward.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlBanned
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Pithing Needle was originally introduced in the 2005 Saviors of Kamigawa set, designed as a highly efficient tool for competitive play to stop activated abilities of specific cards. Its function quickly made it a staple in formats like Modern, Legacy, and Vintage, where pinpoint disruption is essential for balancing complex game states. The Double Masters 2022 version, numbered 564, serves as a premium reprint that brings updated aesthetics to a functional classic, maintaining the mechanical identity established during the card's debut.
The visual design for this particular iteration of Pithing Needle emphasizes the cold, utilitarian nature of the artifact. By moving away from the more organic or mystical art styles associated with the original Kamigawa block, this version leans into a sleek, industrial aesthetic that fits the high-concept visual language often found in the Double Masters series. This design choice was received well by players who value both competitive consistency and the inclusion of more polished, modern artwork for their tournament decks.
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