Magic: The Gathering

Sculpting Steel

The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts 50 • rare

Set: The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts
Collector number: 50
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Heather Hudson
Market price: $1.88

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Market

What it's worth

$1.88market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.26 – $2.17 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Retro Artifacts series, Sculpting Steel is a versatile addition to any collection that values tactical flexibility on the table. Its ability to enter the battlefield as a copy of another artifact allows players to adapt their strategy to the current board state, making it a highly prized utility piece.

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Card face

What it does

You may have this artifact enter as a copy of any artifact on the battlefield.

An artificer once dropped one in a vault full of coins. She has yet to find it.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Sculpting Steel was originally released in the 2003 Mirrodin set, designed to represent the metallic, artificial nature of the plane. It was conceived as a versatile utility card that could clone any artifact on the battlefield, reflecting the transformative and adaptive themes of the Mirrodin block. The card's design remains a staple in artifact-focused decks due to its efficiency and strategic flexibility.

The version from The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts series features a specialized frame treatment that pays homage to the original aesthetic of Magic: The Gathering. This set was designed to evoke the lore of the conflict between Urza and Mishra, utilizing the iconic 'retro' card frame to appeal to long-time collectors and those who appreciate the visual history of the game's earliest illustrations and graphic design choices.

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Other printings

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About

About Sculpting Steel

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