Reclusive Artificer
Magic Origins 216 • uncommon
- Set
- Magic Origins
- Collector number
- 216
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Cynthia Sheppard
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
Haste (This creature can attack and tap as soon as it comes under your control.)
When this creature enters, you may have it deal damage to target creature equal to the number of artifacts you control.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Reclusive Artificer was released in 2015 as part of the Magic Origins set, which served as a narrative bridge exploring the backstories of five iconic Planeswalkers. The card fits into the set's broader theme of reflecting character origins through mechanical design, specifically highlighting the influence of the plane of Kaladesh on the Planeswalker Chandra Nalaar. It was designed to represent the creative yet solitary nature of inventors within the setting's aesthetic of brass-heavy, artifact-focused machinery.
The card was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez, who sought to capture the dynamic and slightly chaotic essence of an artificer tinkering with complex devices. The artwork emphasizes the intricate, metallic sensibilities of Kaladesh, utilizing light and shadow to showcase the artisan's workspace. Upon release, it was received as a functional utility piece in limited formats, valued for its ability to provide flexible removal based on the number of artifacts a player could marshal on the battlefield.
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