Thunderstaff
Archenemy 122 • uncommon
- Set
- Archenemy
- Collector number
- 122
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Kaja Foglio
- Market price
- $0.38
What it does
As long as this artifact is untapped, if a creature would deal combat damage to you, prevent 1 of that damage.
2 generic mana, tap: Attacking creatures get +1/+0 until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thunderstaff was released in 2010 as part of the original Archenemy set, a supplemental Magic: The Gathering product designed for a specialized multiplayer format where one player acts as a boss character against a team of opponents. It was crafted to fit the high-stakes, asymmetric nature of this playstyle, providing a defensive artifact that could mitigate incoming damage while offering a tactical edge to players who found themselves outmatched.
The card features artwork by Mike Dringenberg, a veteran illustrator known for his significant contributions to the comic book industry, most notably on The Sandman series. Dringenberg’s design leans into the thematic aesthetic of the set, emphasizing a sense of ancient, crackling power. Within the game’s meta, it has been recognized as a practical utility card for Commander and casual formats, valued for its straightforward ability to neutralize small threats and stabilize a player's board state.
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