The 2008 Magic: The Gathering foil card Master of Etherium (#49) from the Shards of Alara expansion. This artifact creature scales in power based on your total artifact count.
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shards of Alara
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Master of Etherium
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Matt Cavotta
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{U}
Artifact Creature — Vedalken Wizard
* / *
U
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Master of Etherium's power and toughness are each equal to the number of artifacts you control. Other artifact creatures you control get +1/+1.
"Only a mind unfettered with the concerns of the flesh can see the world as it truly is."
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Master of Etherium is valued for its scalable power and toughness based on the number of artifacts you control. This makes it a versatile and powerful creature in artifact-focused decks.
The flavor text reads, "Only a mind unfettered with the concerns of the flesh can see the world as it truly is." This adds a philosophical layer to the card's mechanical theme.
Master of Etherium grants +1/+1 to other artifact creatures you control, enhancing the overall board presence of artifact-focused strategies.
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