The 2023 Alchemy: Ixalan release centered on Cogwork Progenitor, card number 1. This Magic: The Gathering artifact creature is a focal point for set completion.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Alchemy: Ixalan
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Cogwork Progenitor, designated as card number 1 in the 2023 Alchemy: Ixalan series, occupies a unique position within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem. This release highlights the innovative digital-first approach of the Alchemy platform, offering players and collectors access to tailored experiences that diverge from traditional paper sets. As an Artifact Creature — Gnome, the card brings a distinct mechanical identity to the format, allowing enthusiasts to engage with its specific gameplay dynamics. The strategic depth of Cogwork Progenitor lies in its end-step trigger, which enables players to exile another artifact or an artifact card from the graveyard to seek a new artifact. This sought-after card permanently transforms into a Gnome creature with a base power and toughness of 1/1, adding a layer of persistent value to the board state. Designed by Kev Walker, the card features the standard layout characteristic of the Alchemy: Ixalan set code YLCI, appealing to those who appreciate the artistic direction of this era. Collectors often target this product for its significance as the first card in the Alchemy: Ixalan sequence, making it a foundational piece for those building comprehensive collections of the series. Its status as a Rare card further emphasizes its importance within the set's hierarchy. For investors and hobbyists alike, focusing on key cards like Cogwork Progenitor provides a tangible connection to the evolving landscape of Magic: The Gathering. Whether you are looking to complete a set or simply appreciate the intricate design of modern artifact creatures, this card represents a significant entry in the Alchemy catalog.
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Cogwork Progenitor
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Kev Walker
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Artifact Creature — Gnome
2 / 2
W
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At the beginning of your end step, you may exile another artifact you control or an artifact card in your graveyard. If you do, seek an artifact card. That card perpetually has base power and toughness 1/1 and becomes a Gnome creature in addition to its other types.
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Cogwork Progenitor is classified as a Rare Artifact Creature — Gnome within the 2023 Alchemy: Ixalan set. It costs {1}{W} to cast and has a mana value of 2, featuring a unique end-step ability that transforms sought-after artifact cards into Gnomes.
The artwork for this card was created by Kev Walker, whose style contributes to the visual identity of the Alchemy: Ixalan release. The card bears the set code YLCI and serves as card number 1 in this digital-first series.
Card number 1 often marks the beginning of a new set's sequence, serving as a symbolic starting point for collectors assembling complete collections. In the context of Alchemy: Ixalan, it anchors the series and represents the initial entry point for this release.
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