The unique mechanics and history of Clockwork Beast, card number 240 from the 1994 Magic: The Gathering Summer Magic / Edgar expansion.
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Summer Magic / Edgar
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Clockwork Beast, designated as card number 240 in the 1994 Magic: The Gathering Summer Magic / Edgar set, stands as a distinctive artifact within the early TCG landscape. Designed by artist Drew Tucker, this Rare card features the Artifact Creature — Beast type line, blending mechanical and biological elements that defined the era's artistic direction. The Summer Magic / Edgar set is renowned among collectors for its experimental design and historical significance, making cards like Clockwork Beast highly valuable for serious enthusiasts completing their collections. In gameplay, Clockwork Beast operates with a mana cost of {6} and a mana value of 6, reflecting its substantial power potential. Its rules text allows it to enter the battlefield with seven +1/+0 counters, providing immediate presence on the board. Collectors appreciate the strategic depth of its abilities, which include removing counters at the end of combat if it attacked or blocked, and using an activated ability to place up to X +1/+0 counters during upkeep, capped at seven total. This dynamic mechanic makes it a compelling piece for both historical study and gameplay analysis. For investors and hobbyists, the Summer Magic / Edgar expansion offers a unique window into Magic's formative years, where innovative card designs like Clockwork Beast pushed the boundaries of the game. Whether you are a dedicated Magic: The Gathering collector or an investor looking for tangible assets with historical weight, this card represents a significant piece of trading card game history. The specific identity of card 240 ensures it is easily identifiable within the SUM set code, aiding in organization and valuation for catalogers and traders alike.
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Clockwork Beast
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Drew Tucker
Card Stock
English
{6}
Artifact Creature — Beast
0 / 4
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This creature enters with seven +1/+0 counters on it. At end of combat, if this creature attacked or blocked this combat, remove a +1/+0 counter from it. {X}, {T}: Put up to X +1/+0 counters on this creature. This ability can't cause the total number of +1/+0 counters on this creature to be greater than seven. Activate only during your upkeep.
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Clockwork Beast has a mana cost of {6} and a mana value of 6, making it a higher-cost artifact creature in the Magic: The Gathering game.
The artwork for Clockwork Beast was created by Drew Tucker, who contributed to the visual style of the 1994 Summer Magic / Edgar set.
Clockwork Beast is a Rare card from the main Summer Magic / Edgar set, identified by card number 240 and the set code SUM, without a specific parallel variant listed in standard catalog data.
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