Magic: The Gathering

Rusko, Clockmaker

Mystery Booster 2 263 • uncommon

Set: Mystery Booster 2
Collector number: 263
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black · Blue
Artist: Samuel Perin
Finish: Foil

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$64.57market price via TCGplayer · Aug 22, 2026$58.18 – $64.57 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card captures a distinct mechanical identity by rewarding players for casting spells from a specific deck, effectively accelerating the game's momentum. As an uncommon find in this set, it serves as a reliable engine that challenges opponents to respond quickly before the clock runs out.

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Card face

What it does

When Rusko, Clockmaker enters the battlefield, conjure a card named Midnight Clock onto the battlefield.

Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, put an hour counter on each permanent you control named Midnight Clock. Each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyNot legal
VintageNot legal
CommanderNot legal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerNot legal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Rusko, Clockmaker was originally introduced in the Alchemy format for Magic: The Gathering Arena, appearing as part of the Alchemy: The Brothers' War set. It was designed to explore themes of time manipulation and artifact synergy, specifically focusing on the clockwork aesthetic associated with the history of the plane of Dominaria. Its arrival marked a notable moment in digital-only card design, emphasizing complex triggered abilities that were intended to reward players for careful resource management and strategic sequencing of colorless spells.

The physical debut of the card occurred in Mystery Booster 2, a product designed to celebrate the history and variety of Magic: The Gathering by featuring a wide array of experimental and digital-first designs. The illustration captures the intricate, steampunk-inspired mechanical focus of the character, reinforcing the lore of an artificer preoccupied with the mechanics of time. The card has been recognized within the community for its high power level in competitive formats, particularly in the Commander format, where its ability to reduce costs and generate mana provides significant utility.

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