The 2016 Kaladesh Inventions release featuring the Engineered Explosives foil card, a distinctive artifact with unique sunburst mechanics for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.
Engineered Explosives
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Kaladesh Inventions
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Within this set, card number 36, Engineered Explosives, stands out as a pivotal artifact card that appeals to both competitive players and collectors seeking specific parallels. This special foil version offers a distinct visual treatment that enhances its appeal for those building specialized collections or completing the Kaladesh Inventions set. Engineered Explosives is renowned for its versatile gameplay mechanic, known as Sunburst. This ability allows the artifact to enter the battlefield with a charge counter for each color of mana spent to cast it, creating a dynamic interaction with the deck's composition. Its secondary ability enables players to sacrifice the artifact to destroy nonland permanents with a mana value equal to the number of charge counters. This flexibility makes it a valuable piece for any Magic: The Gathering collection focused on artifact strategies or set completion. Collectors often target this card for its combination of utility, artistic merit, and the prestige of the special foil finish within the Kaladesh Inventions series.
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Engineered Explosives
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Special
James Paick
Card Stock
English
Foil
{X}
Artifact
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Sunburst (This artifact enters with a charge counter on it for each color of mana spent to cast it.) {2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Destroy each nonland permanent with mana value equal to the number of charge counters on this artifact.