The 2013 Magic: The Gathering M14 release features the Trading Post artifact card, numbered 225, rendered in a sought-after foil finish. This rare card offers flexible gameplay options through its four distinct activated abilities.
Trading Post
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic
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Description
As card number 225 in the M14 set, it occupies a specific place in the collector's journey for those aiming to complete the full core set release. The foil treatment adds a premium visual element, catching the light with a shimmering finish that distinguishes this print from its nonfoil counterparts. The card’s appeal extends beyond its aesthetic qualities to its functional design within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As a four-mana artifact, it provides players with four separate activated abilities, each requiring only one mana and the tap symbol. These options allow for strategic flexibility: gaining life by discarding a card, creating a Goat creature token by paying life, retrieving an artifact from the graveyard by sacrificing a creature, or drawing a card by sacrificing an artifact. This multiplicity of effects makes it a valuable tool for various deck strategies. Adam Paquette created the artwork for this edition, contributing to the visual identity of the M14 release. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out foil versions of rare cards like Trading Post for their display value and tactile quality. Whether building a personal collection or looking for a powerful artifact in gameplay, this card represents a solid addition to any Magic enthusiast's catalog. The combination of its foil finish, rare status, and multi-faceted abilities ensures it remains a recognizable and desirable piece of the 2013 core set landscape.
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Featured
Trading Post
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Adam Paquette
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}
Artifact
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{1}, {T}, Discard a card: You gain 4 life. {1}, {T}, Pay 1 life: Create a 0/1 white Goat creature token. {1}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: Return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand. {1}, {T}, Sacrifice an artifact: Draw a card.
