The Spawning Pit is a 2004 Darksteel Artifact card from Magic: The Gathering, featuring token creation mechanics and artwork by Tony Szczudlo.
Spawning Pit
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Darksteel
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Description
The Spawning Pit card, designated as number 141 in the 2004 Darksteel set, represents a distinct artifact entry in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This release, categorized as an Uncommon rarity, offers collectors a piece of the set's industrial aesthetic and mechanical depth. The card features artwork by Tony Szczudlo, contributing to the visual identity of the Darksteel expansion. As an Artifact with a mana value of two, this card provides strategic options for players and collectors alike. Its functionality centers on resource conversion: by sacrificing a creature, the artifact gains a charge counter. Conversely, players can remove two charge counters to create a 2/2 colorless Spawn artifact creature token. This dual nature makes it a notable example of the set's design philosophy, balancing cost efficiency with board impact. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out specific cards from the Darksteel era to complete their sets or appreciate the era's unique art style. The Spawning Pit stands out for its clear rules text and straightforward mechanics, which appeal to those who value clarity in gameplay elements. Whether building a library or curating a collection, this card offers a tangible connection to one of the game's pivotal expansions. The marketplace caters to hobbyists who appreciate the history and mechanics of vintage Magic: The Gathering releases. For those interested in the Darksteel set or artifact-themed cards, this product serves as a reliable reference point for understanding the card's role within the broader game context.
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Card Details
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Spawning Pit
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Tony Szczudlo
Card Stock
English
{2}
Artifact
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Sacrifice a creature: Put a charge counter on this artifact. {1}, Remove two charge counters from this artifact: Create a 2/2 colorless Spawn artifact creature token.









