The Arcbound Lancer foil from the 2004 Darksteel expansion offers collectors a distinctive artifact creature with modular mechanics. This card #98 release showcases John Avon's artwork and remains a sought-after piece for MTG enthusiasts.
Arcbound Lancer
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Darksteel
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As card number 98 in the DST set, this foil edition highlights John Avon's illustration of the mechanical beast. The card features a mana cost of seven and possesses the modular 4 ability, allowing it to enter the battlefield with +1/+1 counters that transfer to other artifacts upon its defeat. Collectors appreciate this card for its strategic depth and the bold foil treatment that distinguishes it within the set. For those building comprehensive Darksteel collections, the Arcbound Lancer foil represents a key component of the era's design language. The artifact beast archetype continues to influence gameplay and collector interest decades after its release.
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Arcbound Lancer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
John Avon
Card Stock
English
Foil
{7}
Artifact Creature — Beast
0 / 0
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First strike Modular 4 (This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies, you may put its +1/+1 counters on target artifact creature.)