The 2003 Mirrodin expansion features this Uncommon artifact card, #170, designed to reward players for taking damage by drawing cards.
Farsight Mask
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirrodin
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Description
Designed by Ben Thompson, this uncommon card offers a distinct gameplay experience that appeals to collectors who appreciate the strategic depth of the Mirrodin era. The card’s primary function revolves around a powerful defensive trigger: whenever an opponent deals damage to you, if Farsight Mask is untapped, you may choose to draw a card. This ability transforms adversity into advantage, encouraging players to build decks that can withstand aggressive attacks while still maintaining card advantage. Collectors often seek out cards from the Mirrodin block for their intricate world-building and innovative mechanics, and Farsight Mask is a prime example of this design philosophy. As an artifact with a mana value of five, it requires significant investment to cast, but its potential to swing the game by refilling your hand makes it a memorable inclusion in many competitive and casual decks. The card’s flavor text hints at the metallic world of Mirrodin, where knowledge is harvested from conflict, adding narrative weight to its mechanical utility. For traders and investors, this card represents a tangible piece of Magic history from a pivotal block that redefined artifact strategies. Whether you are completing a set, building a themed collection, or looking for a powerful artifact to enhance your gameplay, Farsight Mask offers both aesthetic and functional value. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever design and the nostalgic connection it provides to the early 2000s era of the game.
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Farsight Mask
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Ben Thompson
Card Stock
English
{5}
Artifact
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Whenever a source an opponent controls deals damage to you, if this artifact is untapped, you may draw a card.
It turns the adversity of the moment into the knowledge of a lifetime.








