Magic: The Gathering

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: $0.17

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$0.17market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$0.12 – $0.17 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the Dominaria set, this Sparring Construct represents the reliable, foundational units that define the atmosphere of its world. Its presence in a collection speaks to the essential building blocks that shape the tactical landscape of the game.

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Card face

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.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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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