Riddlesmith
Scars of Mirrodin 40 • uncommon
- Set
- Scars of Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 40
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $0.33
What it does
Whenever you cast an artifact spell, you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card.
The Neurok see the artificer as an archaeologist, clearing away falsehoods to see the truth hidden beneath.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Riddlesmith was released in 2010 as part of the Scars of Mirrodin expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set marked a return to the metal-themed plane of Mirrodin, focusing on the conflict between the native inhabitants and the encroaching Phyrexian corruption. The card was designed to support artifact-heavy strategies, rewarding players for drafting and playing items by allowing them to filter their hand, a classic utility mechanic for blue-aligned decks.
The card’s illustration was created by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific fantasy artist known for his distinct, atmospheric style. Briclot depicted the Riddlesmith as a Vedalken artificer hunched over a workbench, emphasizing the intellectual and meticulous nature of the creature’s trade. Upon release, the card was generally well-received by players for its efficiency in synergy-focused decks, particularly those relying on cheap artifacts to trigger its draw-discard ability.
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