Witch Engine
Urza's Saga 169 • rare
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 169
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.50
What it does
Swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.)
tap: Add black mana black mana black mana black mana. Target opponent gains control of this creature. (Activate only as an instant.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Witch Engine was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set is widely noted for its focus on the artificer Urza and the introduction of powerful artifact-based mechanics that pushed the boundaries of the game's competitive environment at the time.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the game's most iconic early illustrators. His design captures a dark, mechanical aesthetic consistent with the Phyrexian-aligned themes found within the Urza block. The card's design balances a potent high-mana ability with a drawback that provides mana to the opponent, a risk-reward dynamic that has made it a subject of interest for players exploring unconventional deck strategies.
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