Urza's Incubator
Urza's Destiny 142 • rare
- Set
- Urza's Destiny
- Collector number
- 142
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $26.91
What it does
As this artifact enters, choose a creature type.
Creature spells of the chosen type cost 2 generic mana less to cast.
"Stop thinking like an artificer, Urza, and start thinking like a father!"— Rayne, Academy Chancellor
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Urza's Incubator was released in 1999 as part of the Urza's Destiny set, the final installment of the Urza block in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed to support the artifact-heavy themes of the block, offering players a way to reduce the casting cost of creatures by naming a specific creature type. This mechanic reflected the set's focus on Urza’s mechanical experiments and the evolution of artificial life within the game's lore.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a foundational figure in Magic's early visual history known for his iconic portrayals of artifacts and legendary spells. His design emphasizes the intricate, clockwork aesthetic that defined the Urza's block, depicting a complex machine cradling a gestating creature. Upon release, the card was recognized for its utility in tribal-themed decks, eventually becoming a staple in Commander formats due to its ability to accelerate creature-heavy strategies.
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