The 2012 Return to Ravnica rare artifact Pithing Needle, card number 231, illustrated by Anthony Palumbo.
Pithing Needle
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Return to Ravnica
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The Pithing Needle is a distinctive artifact from the 2012 Return to Ravnica expansion, identified by card number 231. As a rare card in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, it offers collectors a piece of strategic history with its unique gameplay mechanic. The card allows players to choose a card name upon entering the battlefield, preventing the activation of non-mana abilities from sources with that chosen name. This functionality makes it a notable addition to any collection focused on the game's complex rules and interactive gameplay. Illustrated by Anthony Palumbo, this card captures the artistic style of the Return to Ravnica set. Collectors often seek out specific card numbers from this era to complete their sets or to appreciate the detailed artwork and design elements characteristic of the time. The artifact's role in the game highlights the strategic depth that Magic: The Gathering is known for, appealing to both casual players and serious investors in collectible cards. Whether you are building a themed collection or looking for key pieces to enhance your library, the Pithing Needle stands out for its design and historical significance in the game's evolution.
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Pithing Needle
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Anthony Palumbo
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English
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As this artifact enters, choose a card name. Activated abilities of sources with the chosen name can't be activated unless they're mana abilities.
The fearful want the procedure before a blood festival. The guilty seek it afterward.
