The Dueling Rapier (179) is a Common red Equipment artifact from the 2022 Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate set, designed by Anna Podedworna.
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate
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The Dueling Rapier, designated as card number 179, is a Common artifact belonging to the Equipment subtype within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Released in 2022 as part of the Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate set, this card offers a streamlined mechanics profile for collectors of the franchise. The artwork for this release was created by illustrator Anna Podedworna, adding a distinct visual identity to the piece within the broader catalog. From a gameplay perspective, the Dueling Rapier functions as a low-cost tool for enhancing creatures. With a mana cost of one red mana and a mana value of one, it provides immediate impact on the board. The card features the Flash ability, allowing players to cast it in response to opponent actions or during their turn. Upon entering the battlefield, it automatically attaches to a target creature controlled by its owner. Once equipped, the creature receives a +2/+0 boost to its power and toughness stats. To reattach or move the equipment to a different creature, the controller must pay a equip cost of four generic mana, a action restricted to sorcery speed. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards from the Alchemy Horizons series due to their unique digital-first origins and thematic ties to Baldur's Gate. The Dueling Rapier represents a classic equipment design that emphasizes utility and speed. For hobbyists building collections based on set completion or specific card numbers, this 179th card serves as a foundational artifact card. Its straightforward rules text and iconic red color identity make it a recognizable entry in the Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate roster.
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Dueling Rapier
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Anna Podedworna
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English
{R}
Artifact — Equipment
R
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Flash When this Equipment enters, attach it to target creature you control. Equipped creature gets +2/+0. Equip {4} ({4}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
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The Dueling Rapier is an Artifact — Equipment card in Magic: The Gathering. It is classified as a Common rarity within the Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate set.
The card has Flash and attaches to a creature upon entering the battlefield. It grants the equipped creature +2/+0 power. You can attach it to another creature for a mana cost of four, but only as a sorcery.
The artwork for the Dueling Rapier in the Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate set was illustrated by Anna Podedworna.
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