The foil version of Mage Slayer from Magic: The Gathering's 2009 Alara Reborn expansion, featuring distinctive combat damage mechanics and Uncommon rarity.
Mage Slayer
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Alara Reborn
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The Mage Slayer foil card from the 2009 Alara Reborn expansion offers a compelling piece of Magic: The Gathering history for dedicated collectors. Released as an Uncommon rarity, this Artifact Equipment card is cataloged under number 57 in the Alara Reborn set code ARB. Designed by artist Lars Grant-West, the card represents a strategic option for players looking to enhance their creatures' offensive capabilities. As a collector, acquiring this foil variant allows you to complete the Alara Reborn set with its signature shimmering finish. The card’s gameplay revolves around its ability to deal damage equal to the equipped creature's power during attacks, making it a functional and collectible artifact. For investors and hobbyists alike, Magic: The Gathering cards from this era hold significant nostalgic value, representing a pivotal time in the game's design evolution. Adding the Mage Slayer foil to your collection supports the preservation of TCG history while providing a tangible connection to the Alara plane's narrative. Whether you are building a comprehensive set or seeking unique foil treatments, this card stands out for its mechanical utility and visual appeal.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Mage Slayer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Lars Grant-West
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{R}{G}
Artifact — Equipment
G, R
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Whenever equipped creature attacks, it deals damage equal to its power to the player or planeswalker it's attacking. Equip {3}
"When the wielder is strong enough, any sword will do." —Kresh the Bloodbraided