The 2016 Commander release of Magic: The Gathering features Cranial Plating, a black Artifact Equipment that scales power based on your board state.
Cranial Plating
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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Cranial Plating is a distinctive Artifact Equipment card from the 2016 Commander expansion of Magic: The Gathering, identified by card number 249. Designed by artist Adam Rex, this Uncommon card offers a unique mechanical twist for players who enjoy building artifact-heavy decks. As an Equipment, it provides a scalable power boost to the equipped creature, growing stronger with every other artifact you control on the battlefield. This card is a staple for collectors of the Commander series, representing a specific era of design in the game's history. Its black mana identity allows it to fit into decks that prioritize aggressive strategies and artifact synergy. For those building collections of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, this Equipment is often sought after for its clever interaction with artifact themes. The card’s ability to attach to a target creature for a manageable cost makes it a versatile tool in the right deck archetype.
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Cranial Plating
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Adam Rex
Card Stock
English
{2}
Artifact — Equipment
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Equipped creature gets +1/+0 for each artifact you control. {B}{B}: Attach this Equipment to target creature you control. Equip {1}