The Scars of Mirrodin Grand Architect foil trading card (SOM 33) is a rare blue creature from the 2010 Magic: The Gathering set, featuring a distinct foil treatment and unique artifact synergy abilities.
Grand Architect
2010 • Magic: The Gathering • Scars of Mirrodin
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The Scars of Mirrodin Grand Architect foil trading card (SOM 33) represents a pivotal blue creature from the 2010 Magic: The Gathering release. As a rare card with a distinctive foil finish, this product appeals to collectors who value both the aesthetic shine and the strategic depth of the set. The card features the unique artwork by Steven Belledin, bringing the character to life with a visual style that complements the mechanical themes of the expansion. In gameplay, Grand Architect serves as a versatile tool for blue artifact strategies. It is a 1/3 creature that enhances other blue creatures you control by giving them +1/+1, providing immediate board presence. Its activated ability allows you to change an opponent's artifact creature to blue, potentially disrupting their plans or enabling your own synergy. Additionally, by tapping an untapped blue creature, you can generate colorless mana that is restricted to casting artifact spells or activating artifact abilities, offering a steady resource engine. This combination of buffs, interaction, and resource generation makes the card a standout piece for enthusiasts of the format. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their Scars of Mirrodin set or to add a foil variant to their collection of rare Magic: The Gathering cards. The SOM 33 designation helps in organizing and identifying the card within the broader catalog. Whether you are building a themed deck or focusing on high-quality foil cards, the Grand Architect offers a compelling mix of art and utility that has endured since its initial release.
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Card Details
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Grand Architect
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Steven Belledin
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}{U}
Creature — Vedalken Artificer
1 / 3
U
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Other blue creatures you control get +1/+1. {U}: Target artifact creature becomes blue until end of turn. Tap an untapped blue creature you control: Add {C}{C}. Spend this mana only to cast artifact spells or activate abilities of artifacts.
