Scarab of the Unseen is an Uncommon artifact card from Magic: The Gathering's 1996 Alliances set. It provides strategic value by returning Auras to hand and facilitating card advantage.
Scarab of the Unseen
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Alliances
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Description
Scarab of the Unseen, numbered 128 in the Alliances expansion, is a notable artifact card from Magic: The Gathering's 1996 release. Designed by artist Sandra Everingham, this Uncommon card serves as a pivotal piece for collectors focusing on the early era of the game's strategic depth. The card's mechanics revolve around manipulating Auras attached to permanents, offering a way to reclaim resources while generating card draw during the opponent's turn. For collectors, this card represents a key component of the Alliances set's design philosophy, which emphasized complex interactions between enchantments and artifacts. The ability to return all attached Auras to their owners' hands makes it a versatile tool in specific deck architectures. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Alliances set or to build themed decks that leverage its unique recursion capabilities. Its presence in the game highlights the innovative mechanics introduced during this period of Magic's history. Whether you are a veteran player looking to enhance your game or a collector interested in the evolution of Magic's design, Scarab of the Unseen remains a significant piece of the game's legacy. The card's enduring appeal lies in its ability to create interesting board states and resource management opportunities, making it a favorite among enthusiasts of the game's earlier expansions.
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Scarab of the Unseen
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Sandra Everingham
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English
{2}
Artifact
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{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Return all Auras attached to target permanent you own to their owners' hands. Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.










