Cid, Timeless Artificer

Description

The 2025 Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy expansion brings beloved fantasy characters to the tabletop, and card number 417, Cid, Timeless Artificer, stands out as a powerful centerpiece for deck builders. As a Legendary Creature — Human Artificer with a mana cost of {2}{W}{U}, this card bridges white and blue mana colors to deliver significant board presence. The foil treatment adds a premium sheen that collectors appreciate, making each copy of this Uncommon card visually distinct within the set. In gameplay, Cid, Timeless Artificer serves as a robust engine for Artificer-focused strategies. Artifact creatures and Heroes you control receive a +1/+1 boost for every Artificer on the battlefield and every Artificer card residing in your graveyard. This synergistic effect rewards players who build around the Artificer subtype, turning a single 4/4 body into a formidable force as the game progresses. The card also features Cycling {W}{U}, offering flexibility to discard it and draw a replacement card when needed. One of the most unique aspects of this release is the deck construction rule allowing any number of copies of Cid, Timeless Artificer in a single deck. This mechanic, rare in Magic: The Gathering, empowers collectors and players to build highly specialized decks centered around this legendary figure. Illustrated by Arif Wijaya, the card captures the essence of the Final Fantasy universe within the structured framework of the TCG. For fans of both the game and the franchise, adding this foil card to a collection offers both nostalgic value and strategic depth.