The Foundry Beetle (#19) from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Alchemy: Kamigawa set, featuring unique reconfigure mechanics and rare status.
Foundry Beetle
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Alchemy: Kamigawa
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The Foundry Beetle stands as a distinct artifact creature within the Magic: The Gathering Alchemy: Kamigawa digital expansion released in 2022. Identified as card number 19 in the set, this rare insect-type unit offers collectors a tangible connection to the game's evolving digital landscape. Designed by Gary Jamroz, the card captures the intricate mechanical aesthetic central to the Kamigawa plane, appealing to fans of the series' unique blend of technology and tradition. Beyond its visual appeal, the Foundry Beetle is recognized for its strategic versatility. It functions as both an Equipment and a creature, allowing players to attach it to other units to grant first strike—a valuable combat advantage. The card also features a reconfigure cost, enabling it to be attached or detached during the upkeep phase, adding layers of tactical depth to any deck. This dual nature makes it a favorite among collectors who appreciate cards with robust gameplay utility alongside their aesthetic qualities. For enthusiasts of the Alchemy format, this release represents a significant entry in the digital-first card library. The Alchemy: Kamigawa set reimagines classic mechanics for a modern audience, and the Foundry Beetle exemplifies this approach with its innovative rules text. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their digital portfolios or to explore the thematic depth of the set. Whether you are a long-time veteran of the Magic universe or new to the Alchemy experience, the Foundry Beetle offers a compelling piece of gaming history. Its rarity status further enhances its desirability among those who value exclusive and well-designed cards from pivotal expansions in the game's timeline.
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Foundry Beetle
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jamroz Gary
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}
Artifact Creature — Equipment Insect
2 / 2
R
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First strike Equipped creature has first strike. At the beginning of your upkeep, a random artifact card in your hand perpetually gains "This spell costs {1} less to cast." Reconfigure {R} ({R}: Attach to target creature you control; or unattach from a creature. Reconfigure only as a sorcery. While attached, this isn't a creature.)










