The 1994 Magic: The Gathering Antiquities Power Artifact card, card number 11. This blue uncommon enchantment aura reduces the mana cost of artifact abilities.
Power Artifact
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Antiquities
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Released in 1994 as part of the Antiquities set, the Power Artifact card holds a significant place in the early history of Magic: The Gathering. Identified by the set code ATQ and card number 11, this blue uncommon enchantment aura was designed with a specific strategic purpose in mind. The card’s rules text allows players to enchant an artifact and reduce the activation cost of its abilities by two mana, though it cannot reduce that cost below one mana. This mechanic provided early players with a powerful tool to accelerate their artifact-based strategies, making it a notable inclusion in the Antiquities expansion. Collectors of vintage trading cards often seek out cards from the Antiquities set due to their historical importance in the game's development. The Power Artifact, with its straightforward yet impactful effect, represents the innovative design philosophy of Magic: The Gathering’s early years. Douglas Shuler provided the artwork for this card, which remains a point of interest for those who appreciate the visual style of the 1990s card era. Whether you are a long-time player reminiscing about the early days of competitive play or a new collector exploring the roots of the game, the Power Artifact card from Antiquities offers a tangible link to the past. Its enduring design and utility make it a staple in the history of the trading card game.
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Power Artifact
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Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Douglas Shuler
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English
{U}{U}
Enchantment — Aura
U
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Enchant artifact Enchanted artifact's activated abilities cost {2} less to activate. This effect can't reduce the mana in that cost to less than one mana.