Whir of Invention
Secret Lair Drop 311 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 311
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana blue mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Tyler Walpole
- Market price
- $9.36
What it does
Improvise (Your artifacts can help cast this spell. Each artifact you tap after you're done activating mana abilities pays for 1 generic mana.)
Search your library for an artifact card with mana value X or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
"Magic hat, I'm gonna be frank. What we need now is a twenty-ton tank!"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Whir of Invention was originally released as a rare artifact support card in the Aether Revolt set for Magic: The Gathering, designed to enable combo-oriented decks by searching for specific artifacts. The Secret Lair Drop version, featuring collector number 311, was released as part of a curated series that reimagined iconic cards with unique, artistic aesthetics. This specific printing was designed to align with the overarching visual theme of the particular drop it appeared in, prioritizing a distinct artistic interpretation over the original set's mechanical lore.
The art for this version was commissioned to emphasize a high-fantasy, stylistic departure from the industrial, Kaladesh-inspired aesthetic of the card's debut. By collaborating with illustrators who offer a stylized, modern sensibility, the creative team sought to make the card a centerpiece for collectors who value visual variety. Upon release, the card was well-received by the player base for its utility in eternal formats and its role as a premium, aesthetically distinct iteration of a staple card.
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