Sword of the Meek
The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts 122z • rare
- Set
- The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts
- Collector number
- 122z
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Franz Vohwinkel
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Equipped creature gets +1/+2.
Equip 2 generic mana
Whenever a 1/1 creature you control enters, you may return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield, then attach it to that creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Originally introduced in the 2007 expansion Future Sight, the Sword of the Meek was designed by Wizards of the Coast as a nod to classic equipment tropes. Its mechanics, which allow it to return to the battlefield whenever a 1/1 creature enters, were specifically engineered to create powerful synergies with token-generating effects. The card became a cornerstone of competitive Modern and Legacy formats, particularly when paired with the Thopter Foundry enchantment.
This particular version from The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts set features a stylized, nostalgic frame intended to evoke the aesthetic of early Magic: The Gathering cards. Artist Franz Vohwinkel, a long-time contributor to the game, crafted the illustration to highlight the weapon's deceptively unassuming appearance. Upon its release within this subset, the card was widely welcomed by veteran players who appreciated the fusion of modern balance with a classic, heritage-inspired visual design.
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