Sparring Construct
Dominaria 232 • common
- Set
- Dominaria
- Collector number
- 232
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Mark Behm
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
When this creature dies, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control.
The trainers were a gift of gratitude from the wizards of Tolaria West to the knights of New Benalia for their aid during the Talas Incursion.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sparring Construct was released in 2018 as part of the Dominaria expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a return to the game's original plane, focusing on nostalgic themes and the history of the world's most iconic characters. The card was designed as a low-cost, colorless artifact creature, intended to serve as a versatile utility piece for players focusing on equipment and artifact synergy within the limited draft environment.
The artwork was created by Igor Kieryluk, an illustrator known for his dynamic and precise digital style. Kieryluk conceptualized the construct as a utilitarian training machine, emphasizing its mechanical aesthetic and stoic posture to reflect its function as a practice partner for warriors. Upon release, it was received as a solid, functional common that provided consistent value in artifact-heavy decks, fitting seamlessly into the strategic depth of the Dominaria set.
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