This 2016 Magic: The Gathering card, Captain's Claws (OGW #162), is a rare foil Artifact Equipment from the Oath of the Gatewatch set, designed by Anthony Palumbo.
Captain's Claws
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Oath of the Gatewatch
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Released in 2016, Captain's Claws is a rare Artifact Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering Oath of the Gatewatch set. Identified by card number 162 and the set code OGW, this foil variant offers collectors a distinct visual appeal alongside its strategic utility. The card features artwork by Anthony Palumbo and carries a mana cost of {2}, making it an accessible addition to many decks. As an Equipment, Captain's Claws attaches to a creature, granting it +1/+0 power and 0 toughness. Its most notable ability triggers whenever the equipped creature attacks, creating a 1/1 white Kor Ally creature token that enters the battlefield tapped and attacking. This mechanic allows players to generate board presence while enhancing their primary attacker. The equip cost is just {1}, providing flexible resource management during gameplay. Collectors often seek out foil versions of rare cards for their shimmering finish and aesthetic quality. The Oath of the Gatewatch expansion remains a significant part of Magic: The Gathering history, and Captain's Claws represents a unique intersection of artifact mechanics and token generation. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your collection of rare foils, this card stands out for its clever design and thematic flavor text regarding forging victory in times of despair.
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Captain's Claws
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Anthony Palumbo
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}
Artifact — Equipment
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Equipped creature gets +1/+0. Whenever equipped creature attacks, create a 1/1 white Kor Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking. Equip {1}
Forged for victory in a time of despair.