The Darksteel Reactor, card #114 from the 2004 Darksteel expansion of Magic: The Gathering. This rare artifact card is a key piece for collectors and players.
Darksteel Reactor
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Darksteel
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The Darksteel Reactor, designated as card number 114 in the 2004 Darksteel expansion, stands as a distinct artifact within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by artist Kev Walker, this card captures the industrial aesthetic central to the Darksteel era, appealing to collectors who appreciate the thematic depth of the set. As a rare card, it holds a specific place in the catalog for enthusiasts building comprehensive collections of the DST series. Functioning as a powerful game piece, the Darksteel Reactor offers strategic depth through its unique mechanics. Players can accumulate charge counters during their upkeep, eventually triggering a condition that leads to victory when twenty counters are reached. Its indestructible nature ensures it remains on the battlefield despite effects that would normally destroy artifacts, making it a resilient component in constructed formats. For those interested in the history of Magic: The Gathering, this card represents a fascinating intersection of theme and function from the early 2000s. Collectors often seek this artifact for its iconic status within the Darksteel block. Whether you are a seasoned collector or new to the hobby, the Darksteel Reactor offers a tangible link to a pivotal moment in TCG history.
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Darksteel Reactor
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Kev Walker
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English
{4}
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Indestructible (Effects that say "destroy" don't destroy this artifact.) At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a charge counter on this artifact. When this artifact has twenty or more charge counters on it, you win the game.