Solemn Simulacrum
Commander 2016 273 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 273
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Market price
- $0.72
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, often affectionately referred to as 'Sad Robot' by the Magic: The Gathering community, was originally designed for the Mirrodin expansion in 2003. Its popularity stemmed from its unique ability to provide both mana ramp and card advantage, making it a staple in various deck archetypes. The Commander 2016 iteration maintains the classic Jens Thoren illustration, which depicts a metallic, melancholic automaton wandering a desolate landscape, perfectly capturing the card's theme of lonely utility.
The 2016 reprint was released as part of a series of preconstructed decks tailored specifically for the Commander format. By this time, the card had solidified its reputation as an essential inclusion for many players due to its versatile nature. The design by Jens Thoren remains iconic for its stark, minimalist aesthetic that evokes a sense of weary persistence, a visual narrative that has resonated with players for over two decades.
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