The 2004 Darksteel foil Arcbound Bruiser, a key artifact creature in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Essential for set completion and gameplay enthusiasts.
Arcbound Bruiser
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Darksteel
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Description
The Arcbound Bruiser, card number 94 from the 2004 Darksteel expansion, remains a distinctive artifact creature in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As a Golem with a mana cost of five, the card enters the battlefield with three +1/+1 counters, providing immediate presence on the board. Its modular ability allows for strategic flexibility, enabling players to transfer these counters to other artifact creatures upon its departure. This mechanic creates dynamic interactions during gameplay, making it a valuable piece for decks focused on artifact synergy. Collectors often seek out the foil treatment for its enhanced visual appeal, which complements the card's metallic theme. Completing a Darksteel set requires tracking down this card, as its foil variant adds significant depth to any collection. The card's design reflects the intricate world-building of the Darksteel block, where technology and magic intertwine. Whether you are building a thematic collection or exploring vintage gameplay strategies, the Arcbound Bruiser offers a tangible connection to Magic's rich history. The combination of its unique abilities and the prestige of the Darksteel set makes this foil card a notable addition to any serious collection.
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Card Details
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Arcbound Bruiser
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Christopher Moeller
Card Stock
English
Foil
{5}
Artifact Creature — Golem
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Card Text
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Modular 3 (This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies, you may put its +1/+1 counters on target artifact creature.)
Break in case of emergency.
