The Soul Foundry is a rare artifact card from the Mirrodin expansion, known for its powerful exile-and-copy ability designed by Arnie Swekel.
Soul Foundry
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirrodin
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Released in 2003 as part of the Mirrodin expansion, the Soul Foundry stands out as a pivotal artifact in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Arnie Swekel and bearing card number 246, this rare artifact costs four generic mana to cast. Its strategic depth lies in its unique ability: upon entering the battlefield, you may exile a creature card from your hand. Later, by paying {X} and tapping the Soul Foundry, you create a token that is a copy of the exiled creature, with X representing that creature's mana value. This mechanic allows players to replicate powerful creatures without paying their original casting costs, making it a versatile tool in artifact-heavy decks. Collectors value this card for its intricate design and the innovative gameplay it introduced during the early 2000s era of Magic. Whether you are a seasoned player or a dedicated collector, this card represents a significant piece of Magic history. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever design and the strategic possibilities it offers in constructed formats.
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Soul Foundry
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Arnie Swekel
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English
{4}
Artifact
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Imprint — When this artifact enters, you may exile a creature card from your hand. {X}, {T}: Create a token that's a copy of the exiled card. X is the mana value of that card.