Darksteel Garrison is a 2007 Rare Artifact-Fortification card from the Magic: The Gathering Future Sight set, designed to protect and empower your battlefield.
Darksteel Garrison
2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Future Sight
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Released in 2007 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Future Sight expansion, Darksteel Garrison (card number 167) is a notable Rare Artifact-Fortification. Designed by artist David Martin, this card introduces a unique defensive strategy that transforms the durability of your battlefield assets. As a Fortification subtype, it attaches to target lands you control, fundamentally altering their interaction with removal effects and board wipes. The strategic value of Darksteel Garrison lies in its ability to grant indestructible to any land it fortifies. This protective layer ensures that critical resource generators remain on the battlefield regardless of damage dealt to them. Additionally, the card offers offensive utility: whenever the fortified land becomes tapped for mana or abilities, a target creature gains +1/+1 until the end of turn. This synergy allows players to build resilient strategies that scale in power as the game progresses. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out Future Sight cards for their innovative mechanics and distinct aesthetic. Darksteel Garrison exemplifies the set's focus on forward-thinking gameplay design. Its two-mana cost makes it accessible early in the game, allowing for flexible deployment. Whether you are a dedicated collector of the Future Sight subset or a player interested in artifact-themed decks, this card represents a significant piece of TCG history. The product's enduring appeal comes from its clever design and the lasting impact of its mechanics on the broader game landscape.
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Card Details
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Darksteel Garrison
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
David Martin
Card Stock
English
{2}
Artifact — Fortification
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Fortified land has indestructible. Whenever fortified land becomes tapped, target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Fortify {3} ({3}: Attach to target land you control. Fortify only as a sorcery. This card enters unattached and stays on the battlefield if the land leaves.)
