The 2014 Magic: The Gathering Khans of Tarkir Heart-Piercer Bow (#221) is an uncommon artifact equipment featuring a distinctive foil finish. Designed by Franz Vohwinkel, this card offers strategic value through its combat-triggered damage ability.
Heart-Piercer Bow
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Khans of Tarkir
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Designed by artist Franz Vohwinkel, this foil version stands out in the secondary market due to its elegant shimmering finish, which contrasts sharply with the standard matte non-foil prints found in booster packs. As an artifact equipment, the card provides a unique strategic layer, allowing players to attach it to creatures to enhance their offensive capabilities in combat. The mechanical design of Heart-Piercer Bow is straightforward yet impactful for its mana cost. When the equipped creature attacks, the bow deals one damage to a target creature controlled by the defending player. This effect provides a reliable way to remove blockers or damage key threats without sacrificing the creature itself, making it a versatile tool in various deck archetypes. The equip cost of one mana allows for flexible timing, enabling players to attach the equipment during their turn as a sorcery, maintaining the flow of the game while setting up powerful plays. For collectors, the Khans of Tarkir set remains a highly sought-after expansion within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game community. The set's cohesive theme and distinctive artwork have cemented its place in the history of the game. Heart-Piercer Bow, with its foil treatment, represents a desirable variant for those building complete set collections or seeking high-quality examples of uncommon artifacts. The card's enduring utility in gameplay ensures that it remains relevant, bridging the gap between nostalgic collecting and active deck building. Whether you are completing a Khans of Tarkir checklist or adding a reliable artifact to your collection, this card offers both aesthetic appeal and functional depth. The platform caters to both casual hobbyists and serious investors, offering a diverse selection of foil and non-foil variants from various sets.
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Heart-Piercer Bow
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Franz Vohwinkel
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}
Artifact — Equipment
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Whenever equipped creature attacks, this Equipment deals 1 damage to target creature defending player controls. Equip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
Designed by an ancient artificer, the finest Mardu bows are carved from dragon bone and strung with the wind itself.









