Solemn Simulacrum
Secret Lair Drop 1113 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1113
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Yoji Shinkawa
- Market price
- $19.95
What it does
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
When this creature dies, you may draw a card.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Solemn Simulacrum, often referred to by players as 'Sad Robot', is a foundational artifact creature in Magic: The Gathering, originally debuting in the 2003 Mirrodin expansion. This specific version was released as part of the Secret Lair series, a curated line of limited-edition cards that highlights unique artistic collaborations. Its inclusion in this series marks a deliberate shift toward showcasing high-profile illustrators from outside the traditional fantasy gaming sphere.
This iteration was illustrated by Yoji Shinkawa, the legendary artist best known for his distinctive ink-wash style on the Metal Gear Solid video game franchise. Shinkawa’s design aesthetic, characterized by sharp, expressive lines and a focus on mechanical melancholy, perfectly captures the thematic essence of the card. Upon its release, the card received widespread acclaim from both the Magic community and fans of Shinkawa’s work, who noted how well his minimalist, sketch-like approach translated to the card's metallic and desolate character design.
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