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The Urza's Incubator, a rare artifact card from the 2015 Magic: The Gathering Commander set designed to reduce casting costs for specific creature types.

Urza's Incubator

2015 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander 2015

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Product Overview

Description

The Urza's Incubator is a notable artifact from the 2015 Commander set, identified by card number 273 and set code C15 in the Magic: The Gathering catalog. Crafted by artist Pete Venters, this rare card features a mana cost of three and serves as a strategic tool for players seeking to optimize their resource management. As a dedicated artifact, it enters the battlefield allowing the controller to select a creature type, which then reduces the casting cost of all spells of that chosen type by two generic mana. This mechanical ability makes it a flexible addition to decks built around specific archetypes, offering consistent value throughout the game. The card's flavor text, attributed to Rayne, chancellor of the Tolarian Academy, adds narrative depth by contrasting Urza’s artificer mindset with a more paternal perspective. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out this piece for its unique interaction with creature-based strategies and its place within the Commander format's history. The Urza's Incubator remains a staple for those interested in the mechanical depth and thematic consistency of the Commander series, providing both gameplay utility and collectible value for enthusiasts of the TCG.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2015

Series

Commander 2015

Card Number

#273

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Pete Venters

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{3}

Type

Artifact

Card Text

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As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. Creature spells of the chosen type cost {2} less to cast.

"Stop thinking like an artificer, Urza, and start thinking like a father!" —Rayne, chancellor of the Tolarian Academy

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FAQ

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What type of card is Urza's Incubator?

Urza's Incubator is a rare artifact card from the 2015 Magic: The Gathering Commander set. It has a mana cost of three and allows players to reduce the cost of creature spells.

How does the Urza's Incubator ability work?

When this artifact enters the battlefield, you choose a creature type. Creature spells of that type then cost two less to cast, providing a recurring discount for your chosen archetype.

Who illustrated Urza's Incubator?

The card was illustrated by Pete Venters. His artwork contributes to the visual identity of the 2015 Commander release within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

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