Steel Sabotage
Mirrodin Besieged 33 • common
- Set
- Mirrodin Besieged
- Collector number
- 33
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
Choose one —
• Counter target artifact spell.
• Return target artifact to its owner's hand.
"You are hopelessly obsolete, my brothers. Come and join the Great Work."— Rhmir, Hand of the Augur
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Steel Sabotage was released in 2011 as part of the Mirrodin Besieged expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the metallic plane of Mirrodin, the card reflects the ongoing conflict between the native inhabitants and the invading Phyrexians, a recurring faction defined by bio-mechanical corruption and utilitarian cruelty. The card was specifically designed as a versatile blue utility spell, providing players with an efficient, low-cost way to interact with the game's prevalent artifact-heavy themes.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Svetlin Velinov, whose work often leans into the intricate, industrial aesthetic typical of the Mirrodin block. Velinov depicted the act of sabotage through a sharp, focused lens, emphasizing the breakdown of mechanical parts. Upon its release, the card saw immediate play in competitive formats for its ability to bounce artifacts or creatures, serving as a tactical tool that rewards players for anticipating their opponent's board development.
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