The Simic Keyrune is a 2013 uncommon artifact from the Gatecrash expansion, designed to provide flexible mana generation for Green and Blue strategies.
Simic Keyrune
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Gatecrash
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The Simic Keyrune serves as a functional artifact within the Magic: The Gathering universe, specifically originating from the Gatecrash expansion released in 2013. Identified as card number 237, this uncommon piece features artwork by Daniel Ljunggren and carries the set code GTC. As an artifact with a mana value of three, it fits seamlessly into decks utilizing Green and Blue mana identities, offering players a reliable resource engine. In gameplay, the Simic Keyrune provides strategic flexibility through its activated abilities. Players can tap the artifact to produce either Green or Blue mana, facilitating smoother mana curves during early turns. Alternatively, by spending one Green and one Blue mana, the card transforms into a 2/3 green and blue Crab artifact creature with hexproof until the end of the turn. This dual nature allows collectors and players to appreciate its mechanical depth, as it can function as either a mana source or a protective creature depending on the situation. For those building a Gatecrash collection, this card represents a key component of the Simic guild's identity, blending utility with thematic creature design.
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Simic Keyrune
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Daniel Ljunggren
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English
{3}
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{T}: Add {G} or {U}. {G}{U}: This artifact becomes a 2/3 green and blue Crab artifact creature with hexproof until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)