Prying Blade is a 2017 Magic: The Gathering card from the Ixalan expansion, identified by set code XLN and card number 244.
Prying Blade
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Ixalan
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Prying Blade is a distinct artifact card within the Magic: The Gathering Ixalan expansion, released in 2017. Designed by Aaron Miller, this card carries the set code XLN and is cataloged as number 244. It functions as an Equipment with a mana cost of {1}, making it a low-cost option for players looking to enhance their creature's power during gameplay. The card's primary effect allows the equipped creature to gain +1/+0 strength, while also triggering the creation of a Treasure token whenever it deals combat damage to a player. This mechanic provides additional mana resources, adding strategic depth to deck construction. For collectors, understanding the specific attributes of Prying Blade helps in organizing and valuing cards from this era. The card's identity is firmly rooted in the Ixalan set's design language, appealing to those who track specific expansions. Whether building a collection focused on artifact interactions or completing the Ixalan checklist, Prying Blade represents a key component of the set's mechanical identity. Its straightforward design and functional rules text make it a recognizable piece for enthusiasts of the trading card game.
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Prying Blade
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Aaron Miller
Card Stock
English
{1}
Artifact — Equipment
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Equipped creature gets +1/+0. Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.") Equip {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)