Spatula of the Ages
Unglued 81 • uncommon
- Set
- Unglued
- Collector number
- 81
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Melissa A. Benson
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
4 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this artifact: You may put a silver-bordered or acorn permanent card from your hand onto the battlefield.
At last Urza's powers were focused through the incredible artifact. "Who wants pancakes?" he asked.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
The Spatula of the Ages was released in 1998 as part of the Unglued set, Wizards of the Coast's first foray into a satirical, silver-bordered Magic: The Gathering expansion. Designed to poke fun at the game's rigid rule structure, the set intentionally broke mechanics and embraced absurdity. This specific card was conceived as a lighthearted nod to kitchen-table play, embodying the set's mission to prioritize humor and chaotic interaction over competitive balance.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Brian Snoddy, whose distinctively whimsical and caricatured style was a perfect fit for the irreverent tone of Unglued. By depicting a literal spatula wielding magical properties, the design leaned into the literal interpretation of game terminology that defined the set's card pool. Upon release, it was received as a cult favorite among players who appreciated the game's willingness to step outside its serious fantasy roots, becoming a hallmark piece for fans of experimental game design.
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