The Blackstaff of Waterdeep, a rare foil Legendary Artifact from the 2021 Adventures in the Forgotten Realms promotional set, designed for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos
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Description
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep serves as a significant piece of Magic: The Gathering lore, appearing as a rare foil card in the 2021 Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos collection. Identified by card number 48s, this Legendary Artifact is a favorite among fans of the D&D crossover event, offering a unique blend of strategic utility and thematic depth. Designed by artist Anna Steinbauer, the card stands out for its distinctive foil treatment, which enhances its visual appeal for collectors focusing on premium finishes. As a one-mana cost artifact, The Blackstaff of Waterdeep provides versatile gameplay options that appeal to both competitive players and casual enthusiasts. Its ability to animate another nontoken artifact into a 4/4 creature makes it a powerful tool for board control and aggressive strategies. This functionality, combined with its iconic status within the Forgotten Realms narrative, drives consistent interest from collectors who value both the card's mechanical impact and its story-driven significance. Collecting this promo card allows enthusiasts to add a key artifact to their Magic: The Gathering portfolios. Whether you are building a themed deck around the Forgotten Realms expansion or simply curating a collection of rare Magic artifacts, this card represents a compelling addition to any serious collector's library. Its enduring presence in the TCG community highlights its lasting value beyond its initial release year of 2021.
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Card Details
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Featured
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Anna Steinbauer
Card Stock
English
Foil
{U}
Legendary Artifact
U
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You may choose not to untap The Blackstaff of Waterdeep during your untap step. Animate Walking Statue — {1}{U}, {T}: Another target nontoken artifact you control becomes a 4/4 artifact creature for as long as The Blackstaff of Waterdeep remains tapped. Activate only as a sorcery.
