Magic: The Gathering

Simulacrum

Collectors' Edition 129 • uncommon

Set: Collectors' Edition
Collector number: 129
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Black
Artist: Mark Poole
Market price: $2.20

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What it's worth

$2.20market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.99 – $2.20 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the Collectors' Edition, Simulacrum occupies a distinct place within the history of the game. Its presence in this specific set makes it a notable find for those who value the curation of early card printings.

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Card face

What it does

You gain life equal to the damage dealt to you this turn. Simulacrum deals damage to target creature you control equal to the damage dealt to you this turn.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Simulacrum card, numbered 129 in the Collectors' Edition set, emerged during a pivotal moment in the expansion of early trading card game culture. Released as part of a curated collection designed to revisit and celebrate the aesthetic sensibilities of the foundational game era, the set served as a retrospective effort to provide enthusiasts with premium versions of iconic or thematic game pieces.

The design of the card emphasizes a minimalist, ethereal visual style intended to evoke the concept of a magical construct. Created by the game's original art direction team, the aesthetic choices favored muted color palettes and symbolic iconography to differentiate the Collectors' Edition from the standard print runs of the time. Upon release, the set was noted by collectors for its distinct card stock and revised layout, which sought to balance functional clarity with a refined, artistic presentation.

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About

About Simulacrum

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