The 2016 Commander release featuring Fathom Mage, card number 198. This Rare creature card offers unique gameplay mechanics for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.
Fathom Mage
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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This product is a Rare creature card that captures the strategic depth collectors appreciate in the Commander format. Designed with a mana cost of {2}{G}{U} and a mana value of 4, the card belongs to the Green and Blue colors, offering a distinct color identity for players seeking versatile options. As a Creature — Human Wizard, Fathom Mage brings specific mechanical interactions to the table. The card features the Evolve ability, which allows it to grow stronger whenever a creature with greater power or toughness enters the battlefield under your control. This growth triggers a secondary effect: whenever a +1/+1 counter is placed on this creature, you have the option to draw a card. This dual-function design makes it an engaging piece for collectors who value cards with dynamic gameplay potential. Art by Ryan Pancoast, this card represents a key entry in the Commander series. Collectors often seek out specific card numbers like 198 to complete sets or to acquire cards with unique mechanical profiles. The combination of its subtype classification and its evolving capabilities provides a compelling reason to add it to a collection. Whether you are focused on completing the Commander set or looking for cards that offer interesting board states, Fathom Mage stands as a notable component of the 2016 release. Its presence in the Commander series highlights the ongoing evolution of mechanics within the Magic: The Gathering universe, appealing to both casual players and serious collectors who track the development of specific sets and their contents.
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Fathom Mage
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Ryan Pancoast
Card Stock
English
{2}{G}{U}
Creature — Human Wizard
1 / 1
G, U
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Evolve (Whenever a creature you control enters, if that creature has greater power or toughness than this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.) Whenever a +1/+1 counter is put on this creature, you may draw a card.



















