The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Intl. Collectors' Edition card Animate Artifact, card number 49. This Uncommon Enchantment — Aura offers unique gameplay dynamics for TCG collectors and players.
Animate Artifact
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Intl. Collectors' Edition
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Released in 1993 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Intl. Collectors' Edition, Animate Artifact (card number 49) is a notable Uncommon card within the game's early history. Designed as an Enchantment — Aura, this card introduces a strategic layer by allowing players to attach it to an artifact, effectively transforming it into a creature with power and toughness determined by its mana value. This mechanic adds versatility to deck construction, appealing to collectors who appreciate the innovative design of the game's foundational sets. The Intl. Collectors' Edition is distinguished by its black border and specific design elements that set it apart from standard releases. Animate Artifact, illustrated by Douglas Shuler, represents the creative direction of this era, where complex interactions between card types were being explored. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card serves as a tangible link to the sport's origins. Its status as an Uncommon card makes it a valuable addition for those looking to complete sets or build themed collections around early TCG mechanics.
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Animate Artifact
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Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Douglas Shuler
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}
Enchantment — Aura
U
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Enchant artifact As long as enchanted artifact isn't a creature, it's an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value.