The 2011 Magic: The Gathering Masters Edition IV foil Diabolic Machine (#196) is a high-cost Uncommon artifact creature with a unique regeneration ability.
Diabolic Machine
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition IV
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The Magic: The Gathering Diabolic Machine foil card, numbered 196 in the 2011 Masters Edition IV (ME4) set, is a distinctive seven-mana Artifact Creature — Construct. Designed by Anson Maddocks, this Uncommon rarity card features a bold metallic finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors of vintage Magic products. The card's gameplay centers on a unique regeneration ability that allows players to pay {3} to prevent this Construct from being destroyed, adding strategic depth to late-game scenarios. As a key component of the Masters Edition IV release, the Diabolic Machine foil offers a tangible connection to one of Magic's most revered reprint sets. Collectors often seek this card to complete their ME4 collections or to appreciate the unique design treatment of the foil parallel. The combination of its high mana cost, specific subtype, and the iconic ME4 border makes it a notable piece for enthusiasts of the game's history. Whether you are building a vintage collection or looking for a standout foil card, the Diabolic Machine represents a solid addition to any Magic: The Gathering catalog.
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Diabolic Machine
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
Foil
{7}
Artifact Creature — Construct
4 / 4
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{3}: Regenerate this creature.
"The bolts of our ballistae smashed into the monstrous thing, but our hopes died in our chests as its gears continued turning." —Sevti Mukul, The Fall of Alsoor