The Mortarpod is a 2011 Mirrodin Besieged Artifact-Equipment card (MBS #115) featuring the Living Weapon mechanic and unique sacrifice ability.
Mortarpod
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirrodin Besieged
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Price History
Description
Released in 2011 as part of the Mirrodin Besieged expansion, the Mortarpod card stands out in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game as a distinct Artifact-Equipment. Carrying the card number 115 and designated as Uncommon, this piece was illustrated by Eric Deschamps and serves as a notable entry for players and collectors interested in the Mirrodin block's industrial aesthetic. The card's unique design and mechanics make it a favorite among those studying the game's evolution during this era. The Mortarpod operates with a mana cost of two and possesses a mana value of two. Its primary appeal lies in its Living Weapon ability, which creates a 0/0 black Phyrexian Germ creature token upon entering the battlefield and immediately attaches to it. Once equipped, the card grants the creature +0/+1 and provides a powerful sacrifice effect, allowing the equipped creature to deal one damage to any target. This strategic depth, combined with its equip cost of two, makes it a functional tool for various decks. For collectors, owning this card from the Mirrodin Besieged set offers a tangible connection to a pivotal time in Magic's history, where the intersection of technology and organic life defined the lore and gameplay.
Have one of these to sell?
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Mortarpod
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Uncommon
Eric Deschamps
Card Stock
English
{2}
Artifact — Equipment
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Living weapon (When this Equipment enters, create a 0/0 black Phyrexian Germ creature token, then attach this to it.) Equipped creature gets +0/+1 and has "Sacrifice this creature: This creature deals 1 damage to any target." Equip {2}