Tricks of the Trade is a common enchantment aura from the 2012 Magic: The Gathering release, offering strategic gameplay value for TCG collectors.
Tricks of the Trade
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic
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Tricks of the Trade, designated as card number 74 in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering set, is a blue enchantment aura that provides significant tactical advantages during gameplay. Designed by Steven Belledin, this common card costs three generic mana and one blue mana to cast, allowing players to enhance a targeted creature. Once attached, the enchanted creature receives a +2/+0 power boost and gains the ability to attack without being blocked, making it a versatile tool for aggressive strategies. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, this card represents a staple of the early 2010s design era, showcasing the strategic depth of blue mana manipulation. While it is a common rarity, its utility in various formats keeps it relevant for players building decks that rely on unblockable attackers. The product identity is clearly defined by its specific set code, M13, and its role within the broader Magic series. Whether you are looking to complete a set or add to your library of playable cards, this enchantment remains a notable piece of the Magic: The Gathering catalog.
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Card Details
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Tricks of the Trade
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Steven Belledin
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}
Enchantment — Aura
U
Card Text
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Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +2/+0 and can't be blocked.
"Pathetic. You might as well have protected your treasures with a paper box and some string."
