The foil Nemesis release of Tangle Wire (#139) is a sought-after artifact in Magic: The Gathering, featuring a unique fading mechanic and rare treatment.
Tangle Wire
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Nemesis
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The Nemesis foil release of Tangle Wire (#139) stands out in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game as a distinctive artifact card from the 2000 expansion. Printed with a rare foil finish and illustrated by Glen Angus, this card is a focal point for collectors building complete Nemesis sets. As an artifact with a mana cost of three, Tangle Wire introduces a unique strategic layer through its fading mechanic, which impacts artifact, creature, and land control during upkeep phases. Collectors value this card for its combination of iconic gameplay and aesthetic appeal. The foil treatment enhances the visual presentation, making it a prized addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new hobbyist, adding Tangle Wire to your portfolio connects you to a pivotal era of the game's history. The card's enduring popularity stems from its clever design and the nostalgia it evokes for fans of the early 2000s Magic expansions.
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Tangle Wire
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Glen Angus
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}
Artifact
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Fading 4 (This artifact enters with four fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.) At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player taps an untapped artifact, creature, or land they control for each fade counter on this artifact.