The Steel Exemplar is a 2022 Uncommon card from Magic: The Gathering's The Brothers' War expansion, featuring a powerful 4/4 Artifact Creature — Wizard.
Steel Exemplar
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • The Brothers' War
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Steel Exemplar (Card Number 246) is a notable inclusion in Magic: The Gathering's The Brothers' War expansion, released in 2022. Illustrated by Kekai Kotaki, this Uncommon card belongs to the Artifact Creature — Wizard subtype and carries a mana cost of five. Its gameplay presence is defined by the Trample keyword and a unique entering-the-battlefield effect that grants two +1/+1 counters unless the player spent mana of two or more colors to cast it. This design encourages strategic deck building, particularly for players who enjoy multicolor or artifact-centric strategies. As part of the broader Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem, this product appeals to collectors focused on set completion and players looking to enhance their Commander or Limited formats. Whether you are building a collection or seeking a reliable creature for your deck, this card offers both mechanical utility and thematic depth.
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Card Details
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Steel Exemplar
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Kekai Kotaki
Card Stock
English
{5}
Artifact Creature — Wizard
4 / 4
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Trample This creature enters with two +1/+1 counters on it unless two or more colors of mana were spent to cast it.
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