The 1995 Magic: The Gathering Fourth Edition Clockwork Beast, card number 307. This rare artifact creature features distinct gameplay mechanics centered on +1/+0 counters.
Clockwork Beast
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition
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The Magic: The Gathering Fourth Edition Clockwork Beast, designated as card number 307, represents a foundational piece of the 1995 release. Illustrated by Drew Tucker, this rare artifact creature introduces a mechanical twist to the game through its unique counter-based abilities. As an Artifact Creature — Beast, it enters the battlefield with seven +1/+0 counters, establishing immediate presence on the board. The card's design emphasizes strategic depth, allowing players to manipulate its power through specific upkeep actions while maintaining a defensive toughness of four. Collectors value this card for its historical significance within the Fourth Edition set, which helped define the early landscape of the trading card game. The interplay between its initial state and its ability to gain power makes it a memorable inclusion for enthusiasts of the era. For investors and hobbyists alike, the Clockwork Beast serves as a tangible link to the mid-90s boom in tabletop gaming. Its distinct rules text offers a glimpse into the innovative design philosophies that characterized Magic: The Gathering during this pivotal period. Whether you are completing a set or exploring vintage mechanics, this card remains a notable artifact of gaming history.
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Clockwork Beast
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Drew Tucker
Card Stock
English
{6}
Artifact Creature — Beast
0 / 4
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This creature enters with seven +1/+0 counters on it. At end of combat, if this creature attacked or blocked this combat, remove a +1/+0 counter from it. {X}, {T}: Put up to X +1/+0 counters on this creature. This ability can't cause the total number of +1/+0 counters on this creature to be greater than seven. Activate only during your upkeep.