A 2022 Magic: The Gathering Transformers mythic rare foil card featuring the legendary artifact creature Soundwave. This dual-faced card offers unique transform mechanics for TCG collectors.
Soundwave, Sonic Spy // Soundwave, Superior Captain
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Transformers
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Description
The 2022 Magic: The Gathering Transformers set brought the iconic franchise into the TCG world, and card number 28 stands out as a powerful inclusion. This product is the Soundwave, Sonic Spy // Soundwave, Superior Captain card, a mythic rare foil that captures the essence of the Decepticon commander. Printed by Volta Creation, the card features a striking foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors and players alike. As a legendary artifact creature robot, Soundwave commands a mana cost of {1}{W}{U}{B} with a mana value of 4. The card’s design utilizes the transform mechanic, allowing it to shift between its two modes. In its primary form, Soundwave can be cast converted for {2}{W}{U}{B}. Its most distinct ability triggers when creature tokens you control deal combat damage, allowing you to exile an instant or sorcery card from a graveyard with a matching mana value, copy it, and potentially cast the copy without paying its mana cost. If you do, Soundwave transforms into its superior captain mode. Collectors appreciate this card for its high rarity and complex gameplay mechanics. The mythic rare status and foil treatment make it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. The dual-sided nature of the card adds strategic depth, appealing to those who enjoy intricate rules interactions. Whether you are building a Transformers-themed deck or seeking high-value mythic cards, this Soundwave card represents a significant piece of the 2022 release. It serves as a focal point for enthusiasts of both the TCG and the broader Transformers lore. The card’s unique abilities and visual design ensure it remains a standout item in the growing market for crossover TCG products.
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Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Volta Creation
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}{U}{B}
Legendary Artifact Creature — Robot
5 / 4
B, U, W
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More Than Meets the Eye {2}{W}{U}{B} (You may cast this card converted for {2}{W}{U}{B}.) Whenever one or more creature tokens you control deal combat damage to a player, exile target instant or sorcery card with mana value equal to the damage dealt from their graveyard. Copy it. You may cast the copy without paying its mana cost. If you do, convert Soundwave.
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What is the mana cost for Soundwave in Magic: The Gathering?
The Soundwave card has a mana cost of {1}{W}{U}{B} and a mana value of 4. It can also be cast converted for {2}{W}{U}{B}, allowing for flexible gameplay strategies depending on your available mana.
What does the transform mechanic do on this card?
The transform mechanic allows Soundwave to change from Sonic Spy to Superior Captain. This shift occurs when you cast a copied instant or sorcery card without paying its mana cost, triggering a strategic shift in the card's abilities and role during the game.
Is this card considered a mythic rare in the Transformers set?
Yes, this card is classified as a mythic rare in the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Transformers set. Its high rarity status, combined with the foil finish, makes it a sought-after item for collectors looking to complete their set or add premium cards to their collection.
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