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The 2021 Magic: The Gathering Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Promos Pithing Needle (257s) is a rare foil artifact card designed for strategic gameplay.

Pithing Needle

2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Promos

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Product Overview

Description

The 2021 Magic: The Gathering Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Promos Pithing Needle (257s) represents a staple of interactive gameplay within the trading card game. As a Rare foil artifact, this card offers players a versatile tool for controlling the pace of a match. Its design and treatment from the Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Promos set make it a distinct addition to any collection focused on the 2021 era of Magic. Functionally, Pithing Needle serves as a powerful disruption piece. When played as an artifact, the controller chooses a specific card name. This choice prevents opponents from activating abilities of sources with that chosen name, unless those abilities generate mana. This mechanic allows for precise answers to problematic threats, making it a favorite among players who enjoy strategic depth. Collectors appreciate the foil finish and the Rare status of this promo release. The card number 257s identifies it specifically within the Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Promos subset, distinguishing it from other printings. For those building a comprehensive library of Magic: The Gathering cards, this artifact is a notable entry. Its enduring utility in gameplay ensures it remains relevant for both competitive play and casual formats. The combination of artistic presentation via artist Ovidio Cartagena and functional design makes this card a compelling subject for hobbyists.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2021

Series

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Promos

Card Number

#257s

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Ovidio Cartagena

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{1}

Type

Artifact

Card Text

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As this artifact enters, choose a card name. Activated abilities of sources with the chosen name can't be activated unless they're mana abilities.

Occasionally a skaab remembers too much of its former life. Luckily, there's an easy cure.

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What type of card is Pithing Needle?

Pithing Needle is a Rare artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It has a mana cost of one and is designed to provide strategic disruption by preventing opponents from activating specific abilities.

What set is this card from?

It carries the card number 257s and is classified as a Rare foil treatment within that promotional subset.

How does the card's ability work?

When Pithing Needle enters the battlefield, you choose a card name. This allows you to neutralize specific threats or synergies in your opponent's deck.

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