The Sword of the Meek is an Artifact Equipment card from the 2007 Future Sight expansion. This card features a unique ability that allows it to return from the graveyard to the battlefield when a 1/1 creature enters play.
Sword of the Meek
2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Future Sight
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Description
The Sword of the Meek stands as a distinct artifact within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, originally released in the Future Sight expansion in 2007. Identified as card number 165 in the set, this uncommon Equipment card offers a compelling mechanical niche for players and collectors alike. As an artifact with a mana value of two, it provides a modest yet efficient boost to equipped creatures, granting them +1/+2 power and toughness for a mere equip cost of two mana. This efficiency makes it a staple in various strategies where resource management is key. The true allure of the Sword of the Meek for collectors lies in its unique recursion ability. Unlike many static artifacts that remain inert once destroyed, this card features a triggered effect that activates whenever a 1/1 creature you control enters the battlefield. Upon this event, you may return the Sword of the Meek from your graveyard directly to the battlefield, instantly reattaching it to the newly created creature. This interaction creates a dynamic gameplay loop that rewards board presence and creature deployment, making it a favorite among players who build decks around token generation or small creature synergies. For collectors, owning a copy of this card means possessing a piece of Magic's history from the Future Sight era. Whether you are looking to complete a set of Future Sight cards, add a functional artifact to your collection, or simply appreciate the unique rules text designed by Franz Vohwinkel, this card represents a significant entry for any Magic enthusiast. It bridges the gap between functional gameplay utility and collectible identity, offering both strategic value and historical context to those who seek out the diverse offerings of the trading card market.
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Card Details
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Sword of the Meek
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Franz Vohwinkel
Card Stock
English
{2}
Artifact — Equipment
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Equipped creature gets +1/+2. Equip {2} Whenever a 1/1 creature you control enters, you may return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield, then attach it to that creature.











