# 2005 Magic: The Gathering Salvat #H4

> The 2005 Magic: The Gathering Salvat H4 Vacuumelt card, an Uncommon sorcery featuring unique replicate mechanics in the PSAL set.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2005
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Salvat
- **Card number**: #H4
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The Vacuumelt card, designated as H4 in the 2005 Magic: The Gathering Salvat set, offers a distinct mechanical interaction for players and collectors alike. Released under the PSAL set code, this Uncommon sorcery costs {2}{U} to cast and has a mana value of 3. Its primary ability revolves around the replicate mechanic, allowing the caster to pay the replicate cost to create additional copies of the spell, each with the option to choose new targets. The spell’s effect returns a target creature to its owner's hand, providing a versatile removal option within the blue color identity. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card represents a specific era of design where complex spell interactions were explored. Collectors often seek out cards like Vacuumelt to complete the Salvat subset or to appreciate the strategic depth of older formats. The card's functionality remains relevant for those interested in the historical evolution of sorcery cards and their impact on gameplay. Understanding the nuances of replicate mechanics can enhance a collector's appreciation for the strategic possibilities available in this release.

## FAQ

### What does the replicate mechanic do on Vacuumelt?

Replicate allows you to pay an additional cost when casting Vacuumelt to create a copy of the spell for each time you paid. You may choose new targets for each copy, potentially returning multiple creatures to their owners' hands.

### What is the mana cost and color identity of this card?

Vacuumelt has a mana cost of {2}{U}, requiring two generic mana and one blue mana. It is a blue sorcery with a color identity of only blue, meaning it can only be included in decks that primarily use blue mana.

### How does Vacuumelt function in Magic: The Gathering gameplay?

As a sorcery, Vacuumelt can only be played during your main phase when the stack is empty. It targets a creature and returns it to its owner's hand. If replicated, multiple copies can be created, each targeting a potentially different creature.

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