The 2021 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop card Whir of Invention (card number 311). This rare foil instant features artwork by Tyler Walpole.
Whir of Invention
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Drop
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Description
The 2021 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop card Whir of Invention (card number 311) is a rare foil instant with a mana cost of {X}{U}{U}{U} and a mana value of 3. This card features artwork by Tyler Walpole and includes the printed keyword Improvise. The flavor text reads, "Magic hat, I'm gonna be frank. What we need now is a twenty-ton tank!"
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Whir of Invention
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Tyler Walpole
Card Stock
English
Foil
{X}{U}{U}{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
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Improvise (Your artifacts can help cast this spell. Each artifact you tap after you're done activating mana abilities pays for {1}.) Search your library for an artifact card with mana value X or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
"Magic hat, I'm gonna be frank. What we need now is a twenty-ton tank!"
FAQ
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What is the mana cost for Whir of Invention?
The mana cost for Whir of Invention is {X}{U}{U}{U}, resulting in a mana value of 3.
Who created the artwork for this card?
The artwork for Whir of Invention was created by Tyler Walpole.
What is the card number for Whir of Invention in Secret Lair Drop?
Whir of Invention is card number 311 in the Secret Lair Drop set.
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