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The 2016 Kaladesh Inventions release features the Painter's Servant #20 foil special card, an Artifact Creature — Scarecrow designed by Magali Villeneuve.

Painter's Servant

2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Kaladesh Inventions

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Product Overview

Description

This Magic: The Gathering trading card game card is an Artifact Creature — Scarecrow with a mana value of 2 and a power/toughness of 1/3. The Special foil finish adds a distinct visual appeal to this card, making it a desirable addition for collectors who appreciate the unique aesthetic treatments found in the Kaladesh Inventions series. Designed by Magali Villeneuve, the card features whimsical flavor text describing a automaton that helps create beautiful murals and stands guard as they dry, adding narrative depth to its mechanical function. In gameplay, the Painter's Servant offers a powerful color-altering effect. As the creature enters the battlefield, players choose a color, and all cards not on the battlefield, spells, and permanents become that chosen color in addition to their other colors. This versatile ability allows for strategic flexibility in various game formats, enabling players to enhance their spells and permanents with the chosen color's properties. While the card is not specifically noted for competitive tournament dominance, its unique mechanic and foil treatment make it a standout piece for dedicated Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. Collectors often seek out cards from the Kaladesh Inventions set for their intricate designs and thematic consistency. The Painter's Servant #20 foil special represents a key component of this release, appealing to those who build collections based on specific sets or unique card treatments. Whether you are looking to complete your Kaladesh Inventions collection or add a visually striking card to your library, this foil version of the Painter's Servant offers a compelling option for Magic: The Gathering aficionados.

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Card Details

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

Catalog Profile

The core identity of the card within the set.

Year

2016

Series

Kaladesh Inventions

Card Number

#20

Featured Subject

The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Special

Artist

Magali Villeneuve

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{2}

Type

Artifact Creature — Scarecrow

Power / Toughness

1 / 3

Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

As this creature enters, choose a color. All cards that aren't on the battlefield, spells, and permanents are the chosen color in addition to their other colors.

This whimsical automaton helps create beautiful murals, then stands guard as they dry.

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FAQ

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What is the Painter's Servant in Magic: The Gathering?

The Painter's Servant is an Artifact Creature — Scarecrow from the 2016 Kaladesh Inventions expansion. It has a mana value of 2 and a power/toughness of 1/3, featuring a unique ability that allows players to change the color of cards not on the battlefield.

What does the foil finish mean for the Painter's Servant?

The foil finish indicates a special treatment applied to the card during production, giving it a reflective, shimmering surface. This treatment makes the card visually distinct from the non-foil versions, appealing to collectors who value aesthetic variety in their Magic: The Gathering holdings.

Who illustrated the Painter's Servant card?

Her style contributes to the overall artistic theme of the Kaladesh Inventions set, which focuses on invention and creativity.

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