The Steam-Powered trading card from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Unstable set. This Uncommon artifact creature brings strategic depth to your deck-building.
Steam-Powered
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable
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Description
Steam-Powered, numbered 161 in the Unstable expansion, represents a distinct entry in Magic: The Gathering's history of unconventional card design. Released in 2017, this Uncommon card belongs to the Artifact Creature — Construct type, offering collectors and players a piece of the set's whimsical yet mechanically complex identity. The card's design centers on its dual casting options, allowing players to either pay its mana cost normally or utilize its Augment mechanic. The Augment ability permits you to combine this card with a target host creature by revealing it from your hand, adding its power and toughness to the host. This mechanic encourages dynamic deck-building strategies, making Steam-Powered a notable choice for those interested in the interactive elements of the Unstable block. Steam-Powered, illustrated by Carl Critchlow, captures this spirit while maintaining the structural integrity required for gameplay. As an Uncommon rarity, it is a staple for completing the set's core collection without the extreme scarcity of the set's more elusive variants. Whether you are building a collection of Unstable cards or seeking unique artifacts for your Magic: The Gathering library, Steam-Powered offers both aesthetic appeal and mechanical utility. Its presence in the catalog highlights the diversity of the Unstable era, where creativity in card mechanics was paramount. The combination of its unique Augment ability and its place in the 2017 Unstable release makes it a valuable addition to any serious collection of Magic: The Gathering memorabilia.
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Steam-Powered
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
Artifact Creature — Construct
+0 / +4
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{5}: Augment {4} ({4}, Reveal this card from your hand: Combine it with target host. Augment only as a sorcery.)






