This 2011 foil release of Transmute Artifact from Magic: The Gathering's Masters Edition IV offers collectors a premium finish on a key strategic card.
Transmute Artifact
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition IV
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Transmute Artifact is a blue sorcery printed in the 2011 Masters Edition IV set, carrying the card number 69. As a rare card in Magic: The Gathering, it provides a versatile mechanism for players managing their resource pool. The card allows the caster to sacrifice an artifact to search their library for another artifact card. The retrieved card’s mana value is compared to the sacrificed one, potentially allowing it to be put directly onto the battlefield or requiring an additional payment to do so. If the cost is not met, the card goes to the graveyard, and the library is then shuffled. The foil treatment gives this print a reflective surface that enhances its visual appeal for collectors. While the card’s primary identity lies in its gameplay utility, the Masters Edition IV release is distinct for bringing together high-impact cards from previous sets into a single, cohesive collection. Collectors often seek out foil variants for their aesthetic quality and the prestige associated with the Masters line. Artists like Anson Maddocks contribute to the visual identity of these sets, though the foil finish itself is the defining characteristic for many who hunt this card. This release remains a notable entry for enthusiasts of the trading card game who appreciate both strategic depth and premium print qualities.
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Card Details
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Transmute Artifact
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
Foil
{U}{U}
Sorcery
U
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Sacrifice an artifact. If you do, search your library for an artifact card. If that card's mana value is less than or equal to the sacrificed artifact's mana value, put it onto the battlefield. If it's greater, you may pay {X}, where X is the difference. If you do, put it onto the battlefield. If you don't, put it into its owner's graveyard. Then shuffle.






