Thopter Assembly is a rare artifact creature card from the 2018 Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventors expansion, featuring a unique token-generating ability.
Thopter Assembly
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventors
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Thopter Assembly is a rare artifact creature card from the 2018 Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventors expansion, identified by set code DDU and card number 63. Created by artist Svetlin Velinov, this piece belongs to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game and represents a distinct moment in the franchise's lore and mechanics. As a Thopter with a mana value of 6, the card requires a significant investment of resources to cast, which is balanced by its powerful effect on the battlefield. When played, it enters the field with flying and an ability that triggers during the controller's upkeep. If no other Thopters are in play, the creature returns to hand while generating five 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature tokens, also possessing flying. This mechanic allows collectors to appreciate the strategic depth and thematic consistency of the Inventor faction. For many, adding this card to their collection enhances their understanding of the game's design philosophy during this era. The 2018 release remains a notable entry for enthusiasts of the Duel Decks line, offering a tangible connection to the competitive and casual play environments of the time. Collectors often seek out specific cards like Thopter Assembly to complete set collections or to explore the historical evolution of artifact creature design within the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Thopter Assembly
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Magic: The Gathering
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Svetlin Velinov
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English
{6}
Artifact Creature — Thopter
5 / 5
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Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, if you control no Thopters other than this creature, return this creature to its owner's hand and create five 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature tokens with flying.