Cid, Timeless Artificer

Description

The 2025 Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy set brings iconic fantasy characters to the tabletop arena, and Cid, Timeless Artificer stands out as a cornerstone for artifact-focused strategies. As card number 414 in the series, this Uncommon Legendary Human Artificer offers compelling value for collectors who appreciate both narrative depth and mechanical synergy. Players looking to build robust artifact decks will find this card particularly useful, as it provides scalable power boosts to other Artifact creatures and Heroes you control. Cid’s ability scales with your board state and graveyard presence, granting +1/+1 counters for each Artificer on the battlefield and each Artificer card stored in your graveyard. This design encourages players to fill their deck and grave with Artificer cards, creating a snowball effect that can overwhelm opponents. Additionally, the card features Cycling for {W}{U}, allowing you to discard it to draw a card, providing flexible resource management during gameplay. The unique rule allowing any number of copies of Cid in a deck further supports aggressive, multi-copy strategies. Designed by Kevin Glint, this card captures the essence of the Final Fantasy universe within the structured rules of Magic: The Gathering. For collectors, the Final Fantasy set represents a significant crossover event, blending beloved characters with the strategic depth of MTG. Cid, Timeless Artificer is a sought-after piece for enthusiasts of the series, offering both nostalgic appeal and functional gameplay utility. Whether you are a seasoned player optimizing your deck or a collector completing the Final Fantasy subset, this card is an essential addition to your Magic: The Gathering collection.