The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander subset. This mythic rare foil card offers unique gameplay mechanics for your collection.
Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan • Commander
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Description
The Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress (LCC 16) is a Mythic Rare artifact equipment found in the 2023 Commander subset of Magic: The Gathering’s The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Designed as a transform card, this dual-faced piece allows players to shift tactics mid-game by exiling the artifact along with creatures from the field or graveyard to trigger its transformation. As a key component for collectors focusing on the Commander format, this card provides strategic depth through its unique craft mechanic. The initial side functions as a standard equipment piece, enabling its controller to draw a card and discard another whenever the equipped creature attacks. This exchange rate offers resource management opportunities that appeal to players looking to optimize their decks. By equipping it for just one mana, players can enhance their board presence while simultaneously manipulating their hand size. The reverse side, Dinosaur Headdress, represents a significant power shift, requiring the exile of additional resources to activate. This design encourages complex decision-making, making the card a valuable addition for enthusiasts who appreciate intricate gameplay mechanics. The foil finish adds a premium aesthetic quality, distinguishing it within the Commander subset and appealing to those who value visual presentation alongside mechanical utility. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan for their thematic consistency and innovative mechanics. The Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress stands out due to its versatility and the strategic choices it presents. Whether you are building a themed deck or looking to expand your collection with high-rarity artifacts, this card offers both mechanical intrigue and collector appeal. Its placement in the Commander subset highlights its potential for casual and competitive play alike, making it a noteworthy entry for any serious Magic: The Gathering enthusiast.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#16
Featured Subject
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Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Ernanda Souza
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}
Artifact — Equipment
Card Text
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Whenever equipped creature attacks, draw a card, then discard a card. Equip {1} Craft with one or more creatures {5} ({5}, Exile this artifact, Exile one or more creatures you control and/or creature cards from your graveyard: Return this card transformed under its owner's control. Craft only as a sorcery.)
