Sword of the Animist
Magic Origins Promos 240p • rare
- Set
- Magic Origins Promos
- Collector number
- 240p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Daniel Ljunggren
- Market price
- $7.34
What it does
Equipped creature gets +1/+1.
Whenever equipped creature attacks, you may search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
Equip 2 generic mana
The blade glows only for Zendikar's chosen.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Sword of the Animist was introduced in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering set Magic Origins, designed to bridge the gap between the game's core sets and the deeper narrative arcs of its Planeswalker characters. This specific iteration, bearing the collector number 240p, was released as a promotional card, often distributed through game stores or organized play events. Its design intent was to provide a powerful artifact equipment that rewards a player for attacking, reflecting the set's thematic focus on growth, discovery, and the journey toward magical mastery.
The card's art was illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren, who focused on a rugged, earth-bound aesthetic that complements the card's function of searching the library for land. By emphasizing organic, crystalline motifs rather than traditional steel, the design suggests a tool attuned to the forces of nature. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its utility in Commander and other casual formats, quickly becoming a staple for decks seeking consistent mana ramp without relying strictly on spells.
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