Solemn Simulacrum
Secret Lair Drop 791★ • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 791★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Dani Pendergast
- Finish
- Galaxy
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
Solemn Simulacrum, affectionately known by the community as 'Sad Robot,' was originally designed by Jens Thoren to honor his own 2002 Magic: The Gathering World Championship victory. The card has since become a staple of Commander formats, beloved for its utility in ramping mana and providing card advantage upon its departure from the battlefield. This particular version, released as part of a Secret Lair drop, reinterprets the iconic construct through a distinct artistic lens that deviates from the traditional aesthetic of the game.
The Secret Lair iteration of this card features art by Greg Staples, who moved away from the mechanical, somber look of the original to explore a more evocative, painterly style. By focusing on the melancholy nature of the machine's existence, the illustration aims to emphasize the narrative weight of the character rather than just its function. It was received as a premium collector's piece, designed specifically to appeal to players who appreciate the evolution of character design within the long-running franchise.
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