The Heirloom Blade foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Treasure Chest release. This artifact features a unique mechanic that rewards players when the equipped creature leaves the battlefield.
Heirloom Blade
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Treasure Chest
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The Heirloom Blade card from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Treasure Chest set offers a distinct strategic option for artifact enthusiasts. Designed as an Equipment artifact, this card allows players to attach it to a creature, granting it a +3/+1 power and toughness boost for just three mana. The card, identified as number 65683, was illustrated by Carmen Sinek and finished with a premium foil treatment that enhances its visual appeal for collectors. Beyond its straightforward power boost, Heirloom Blade features a complex triggered ability that activates whenever the equipped creature dies. When this event occurs, the controller may reveal cards from the top of their library until a creature card sharing a creature type with the deceased creature is revealed. That specific creature card is then added to the hand, while the remaining revealed cards are shuffled back into the library in a random order. This mechanic provides a unique way to recover resources and maintain board presence even after losing a significant attacker or blocker. As an Uncommon rarity, Heirloom Blade strikes a balance between accessibility and collectibility. The foil variant, in particular, draws attention for its shimmering surface, making it a standout addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether you are looking to complete a set or simply appreciate the intricate design of Carmen Sinek's artwork, this card represents a solid piece of the game's rich history.
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Heirloom Blade
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Carmen Sinek
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}
Artifact — Equipment
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Equipped creature gets +3/+1. Whenever equipped creature dies, you may reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a creature card that shares a creature type with it. Put that card into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. Equip {1}
