The Magic: The Gathering Tinker card from The List 2019 release. This Uncommon sorcery allows players to sacrifice an artifact to fetch any artifact from their library.
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • The List
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Identified as ULG-45, this Uncommon card features the distinctive artist Mike Raabe and carries the PLST set code. The card’s mana cost of {2}{U} makes it accessible early in the game, allowing players to deploy its powerful effect with just three total mana. The core mechanic of Tinker revolves around a significant trade-off: to cast the spell, the player must sacrifice an artifact as an additional cost. In return, the caster searches their library for any artifact card and puts it directly onto the battlefield before shuffling their library. This ability to bypass normal artifact acquisition methods creates dramatic board states and shifts the momentum of the match instantly. The flavor text, attributed to the artificer Jhoira, adds a layer of narrative depth, hinting at the experimental and sometimes reckless nature of artifact creation. Collectors and players alike value Tinker for its historical significance and mechanical impact within the Magic: The Gathering universe. While The List is not a standard expansion, it serves as a unique vehicle for distributing cards that have appeared in previous sets or special events. This card represents a key piece for strategy enthusiasts who appreciate high-impact sorceries., you can find this card among a diverse selection of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, catering to those who enjoy collecting unique pieces and exploring the strategic depths of the game. The card’s design and mechanics remain relevant, offering a glimpse into the creative possibilities of artifact-based decks.
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Tinker
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Mike Raabe
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Sorcery
U
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As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice an artifact. Search your library for an artifact card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
"I wonder how it feels to be bored." —Jhoira, artificer
FAQ
The mana cost for Tinker is {2}{U}, requiring two generic mana and one blue mana. This results in a total mana value of 3, making it relatively cheap to cast compared to the power of its effect.
Tinker is a Sorcery that requires you to sacrifice an artifact as an additional cost to cast it. Once cast, you search your library for any artifact card, put that card onto the battlefield, and then shuffle your library.
This printing of Tinker is from The List, released in 2019. It is cataloged with the card number ULG-45 and the set code PLST, featuring artwork by Mike Raabe.
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