The Motherlode, Excavator
Fallout 62 • rare
- Set
- Fallout
- Collector number
- 62
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Josu Solano
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
When The Motherlode enters, choose target opponent. You get an amount of E symbol (energy counters) equal to the number of nonbasic lands that player controls.
Whenever The Motherlode attacks, you may pay E symbol E symbol E symbol E symbol. When you do, destroy target nonbasic land defending player controls, and creatures that player controls without flying can't block this turn.
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
The Motherlode, Excavator was released as part of the Fallout set for Magic: The Gathering, a collaboration that brought the post-apocalyptic aesthetic of the iconic video game series to the tabletop card game. This card represents a specific piece of equipment from the series, designed to capture the utilitarian and rugged industrial feel of the Wasteland’s technology. The design team focused on translating the excavator’s mechanical function within the game lore into a functional card mechanic that rewards players for interacting with treasure and artifact synergies.
The artwork reflects the signature retro-futuristic style of the franchise, utilizing the bold lines and muted, industrial color palettes that define the Fallout universe. Upon its release, the card was noted by players for its thematic accuracy, successfully evoking the atmosphere of scavenging through the ruins of pre-war facilities. It stands as an example of the ongoing trend of integrating established pop-culture franchises into the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, aiming to appeal to both long-time fans of the video games and established trading card enthusiasts.
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