The Proteus Staff is a rare artifact card from the 2003 Mirrodin expansion, numbered 230, and illustrated by Trevor Hairsine.
Proteus Staff
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirrodin
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Description
Numbered 230 in the 2003 Mirrodin expansion, the Proteus Staff is a distinct artifact card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by artist Trevor Hairsine, this card features a mana cost of three and a blue color identity, allowing it to interact with creature cards through its unique activated ability. The card’s rules text enables players to exile a target creature and reveal cards from the top of a library until a creature is found, placing it onto the battlefield while shuffling the rest back into the bottom of that library. This mechanic makes it a strategic tool for deck construction, particularly in formats where card advantage and board control are paramount. For collectors, the Mirrodin set represents a pivotal era in Magic history, introducing the metallic plane of Mirrodin and its distinctive industrial aesthetic. The Proteus Staff, as a rare card from this set, holds value for those looking to complete the base set or focus on artifact-themed collections. Its inclusion in the Mirrodin core set ensures it remains a recognizable piece for fans of the game’s lore and mechanics. When evaluating copies of this product, collectors often look for clear text and intact borders, as these factors influence the card's overall appeal in the secondary market. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding a vintage collection, this card offers a tangible connection to one of Magic's most innovative expansions.
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Card Details
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Proteus Staff
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Trevor Hairsine
Card Stock
English
{3}
Artifact
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{2}{U}, {T}: Put target creature on the bottom of its owner's library. That creature's controller reveals cards from the top of their library until they reveal a creature card. The player puts that card onto the battlefield and the rest on the bottom of their library in any order. Activate only as a sorcery.
