The Musician foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 Masters Edition II set. This rare Human Wizard (#56) features unique music counter mechanics.
Musician
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition II
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The Musician foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 Masters Edition II set represents a unique mechanical challenge for players and collectors alike. As card number 56, this Rare Human Wizard creature brings a distinct strategic element to the game through its complex upkeep system. The card requires you to pay {1} for each age counter on it during your upkeep or sacrifice the creature, creating a high-stakes decision point every turn. Once played, the Musician offers a powerful utility effect. By tapping the card, you can place a music counter on a target creature. If that creature lacks the specific ability to destroy itself unless you pay {1} per counter, it gains this ability. This interaction allows for creative board control, turning allies into ticking time bombs or using them to disrupt opponents' strategies. The {2}{U} mana cost makes it accessible in blue-heavy decks, while its 1/3 stats provide a fragile but impactful presence on the battlefield. Designed by Drew Tucker, this foil version adds a layer of visual appeal to the card's intricate gameplay. For Magic: The Gathering collectors, the Musician stands out within the Masters Edition II catalog due to its clever design and memorable rules text. It serves as a fascinating piece for those interested in the strategic depth of the game's older formats and the unique mechanics introduced in the Masters sets.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Musician
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Drew Tucker
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{U}
Creature — Human Wizard
1 / 3
U
Card Text
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Cumulative upkeep {1} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.) {T}: Put a music counter on target creature. If it doesn't have "At the beginning of your upkeep, destroy this creature unless you pay {1} for each music counter on it," it gains that ability.
