Cid, Timeless Artificer

Description

Cid, Timeless Artificer (Card Number 416) is a distinct entry in the 2025 Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy set, designed by The catalog team for fans of the iconic crossover. This Uncommon card features a mana cost of {2}{W}{U} and brings a powerful 4/4 body to the battlefield as a Legendary Creature — Human Artificer. The card’s rules text offers significant strategic depth for artifact-focused strategies. Artifact creatures and Heroes you control receive a +1/+1 counter for each Artificer you control and each Artificer card in your graveyard. This scaling ability rewards players for building wide boards and utilizing graveyard synergy, making Cid a central piece in decks that leverage the Artificer subtype. Additionally, the card features Cycling {W}{U}, allowing you to discard it to draw a card, providing flexible resource management during gameplay. One of the most notable features of Cid, Timeless Artificer is its unrestricted deck construction rule. A deck can include any number of cards named Cid, Timeless Artificer, rather than the standard four-card limit. This unique attribute encourages multi-copy strategies, allowing players to maximize the card’s static buffs and Cycling ability throughout the game. For collectors and players alike, this card represents a perfect blend of nostalgia and mechanical innovation. Whether you are building a deck around the Artificer subtype or simply collecting the diverse roster of Final Fantasy characters in Magic: The Gathering, Cid, Timeless Artificer stands out as a versatile and powerful option. The card’s combination of board-wide buffs, graveyard synergy, and cycling utility makes it a valuable addition to any collection focused on the 2025 Final Fantasy expansion.