The 2003 Magic: The Gathering Mirrodin set card #51, Somber Hoverguard, is a Common foil Creature — Drone with the Affinity for artifacts and Flying keywords.
Somber Hoverguard
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirrodin
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Description
The 2003 Magic: The Gathering Mirrodin card #51 features the creature Somber Hoverguard. This Common foil card is a Creature — Drone with a mana cost of {5}{U} and a mana value of 6. It possesses the Affinity for artifacts ability and the Flying keyword, with power and toughness of 3/2. The card was illustrated by Adam Rex and carries the set code MRD.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Somber Hoverguard
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Adam Rex
Card Stock
English
Foil
{5}{U}
Creature — Drone
3 / 2
U
Card Text
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Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.) Flying
The vedalken interrogate all intruders—once the hoverguards are done with them.
FAQ
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What are the printed abilities of Somber Hoverguard?
Somber Hoverguard has the Affinity for artifacts and Flying abilities. Affinity reduces the casting cost based on the number of artifacts controlled.
Who illustrated the Mirrodin Somber Hoverguard card?
The artwork for card #51 in the Mirrodin set was created by artist Adam Rex.
What is the mana cost for Somber Hoverguard?
The mana cost for Somber Hoverguard is {5}{U}, resulting in a total mana value of 6.
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