The Magic: The Gathering Power Artifact foil card from the 2011 Masters Edition IV set, featuring reduced activation costs for enchanted artifacts.
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition IV
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Released in 2011 as part of the Masters Edition IV expansion, Power Artifact is a blue enchantment aura that offers significant strategic value to artifact-focused decks. Designated as card number 57 in the ME4 set, this rare card allows players to reduce the mana cost of activated abilities on enchanted artifacts by two mana, provided the cost does not drop below one. This reduction makes powerful artifacts much more accessible during gameplay, enabling faster and more frequent use of their effects. The card's design emphasizes its role as a force multiplier within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem. By attaching to an artifact, it transforms that permanent into a highly efficient engine, allowing players to extract maximum utility from their investment. The artwork, illustrated by Douglas Shuler, complements the card’s mechanical identity, capturing the essence of arcane enhancement. Collectors often seek out the foil version of Power Artifact for its visual appeal and its status as a staple in various competitive formats. Its inclusion in Masters Edition IV highlights its enduring popularity and versatility across different playstyles. Whether building a dedicated artifact strategy or looking to enhance an existing deck, this card remains a sought-after piece for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering universe. The combination of its powerful effect, iconic design, and status as a foil rare makes it a cornerstone for many collectors. Its ability to significantly impact game dynamics ensures it remains relevant and desirable in the trading card market.
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Power Artifact
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Douglas Shuler
Card Stock
English
Foil
{U}{U}
Enchantment — Aura
U
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Enchant artifact Enchanted artifact's activated abilities cost {2} less to activate. This effect can't reduce the mana in that cost to less than one mana.
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Power Artifact is an enchantment aura that, when attached to an artifact, reduces the mana cost of that artifact's activated abilities by two. This allows players to use powerful artifact abilities more frequently and efficiently.
The foil version of Power Artifact featured here is from the Masters Edition IV (ME4) set, released in 2011. It is card number 57 in that set.
The artwork for Power Artifact was created by Douglas Shuler, whose illustrations are well-regarded within the Magic: The Gathering community.
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