Statecraft
Mercadian Masques 106 • rare
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 106
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Mike Ploog
- Market price
- $4.44
What it does
Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by creatures you control.
"Inside these walls, peace; outside, sharks. You choose."— Saprazzan vizier
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Statecraft was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced the concept of the plane of Mercadia, a mercantilist world defined by high-stakes trade and political maneuvering. As an enchantment card, Statecraft mirrors this thematic focus by forcing players to redirect incoming damage to the creatures they control, effectively turning combat into a resource management struggle rather than a direct assault on one's life total.
The artwork for Statecraft was provided by artist Kaja Foglio, a frequent contributor to the game during its early years. Her style, characterized by a distinct, painterly aesthetic often featuring whimsical or intricate character designs, fits the set's broader visual identity of a world obsessed with commerce and complex social hierarchies. The card was designed to encourage defensive deck-building strategies, and while it remains a niche card in competitive play, it is recognized by collectors for its unique mechanical contribution to the game's mid-era design cycle.
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