The Mercadian Lift foil (card #306) from the 1999 Mercadian Masques expansion is a distinctive artifact card for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
Mercadian Lift
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Mercadian Masques
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Mercadian Lift stands as a notable artifact within the 1999 Magic: The Gathering Mercadian Masques expansion. As card number 306 in the Mercadian Masques (MMQ) set, this foil version offers collectors a premium finish that highlights the card's mechanical utility. The card allows players to accumulate winch counters, which can later be removed to place a creature card from their hand onto the battlefield, provided the creature's mana value matches the counters removed. This interaction makes it a functional piece for players looking to explore the artifact strategies of that era. Collectors often seek out the Mercadian Lift foil for its combination of gameplay relevance and the aesthetic appeal of the foil treatment. Whether you are building a themed collection or completing the Mercadian Masques set, this card represents a key component of the set's artifact ecosystem. The foil finish adds a layer of visual interest that distinguishes it from non-foil prints, making it a desirable addition for those who appreciate both the strategic depth and the physical presentation of trading card game artifacts. As the Mercadian Masques era continues to be studied for its unique mechanics, Mercadian Lift remains a relevant and collectible item for dedicated fans of the game's history.
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Mercadian Lift
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Gary Ruddell
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}
Artifact
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{1}, {T}: Put a winch counter on this artifact. {T}, Remove X winch counters from this artifact: You may put a creature card with mana value X from your hand onto the battlefield.