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Urza's Incubator is a 1999 Rare artifact card from Magic: The Gathering's Urza's Destiny expansion. This card offers strategic value by reducing the mana cost of chosen creature types.

Urza's Incubator

1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Destiny

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Product Overview

Description

Urza's Incubator, card number 142 in the 1999 Urza's Destiny expansion, is a foundational artifact in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Pete Venters, this rare card introduces a versatile mechanic that allows players to customize their strategy by selecting a specific creature type to receive a mana discount. As a three-mana artifact, Urza's Incubator enters the battlefield with a decision point: choose a creature type. Once selected, all spells of that type cost two mana less to cast. This effect provides significant strategic depth, enabling decks to accelerate the deployment of key creatures or overwhelm opponents with swarms. The card's utility makes it a notable inclusion for collectors focused on the artifact subtype or those interested in the broader Urza's Saga block narrative. The flavor text, attributed to Rayne, Academy Chancellor, adds a layer of storytelling, urging Urza to think like a father rather than just an artificer. This thematic element resonates with fans of the block's lore, where the conflict between Urza and Mishra shaped the world of Dominaria. Collectors often seek out Urza's Incubator not only for its gameplay potential but also for its representation of a pivotal era in Magic's history., enthusiasts can browse listings for this classic card, connecting with a community that values both competitive utility and nostalgic appeal. Whether building a vintage collection or exploring the roots of artifact synergy, Urza's Incubator remains a distinct piece of Magic: The Gathering's legacy.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

1999

Series

Urza's Destiny

Card Number

#142

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Pete Venters

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{3}

Type

Artifact

Card Text

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As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. Creature spells of the chosen type cost {2} less to cast.

"Stop thinking like an artificer, Urza, and start thinking like a father!" —Rayne, Academy Chancellor

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FAQ

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What does Urza's Incubator do in Magic: The Gathering?

Urza's Incubator is a rare artifact that reduces the casting cost of creatures. When it enters the battlefield, you choose a creature type, and spells of that type cost {2} less to cast.

Who illustrated Urza's Incubator?

The card was illustrated by Pete Venters for the Urza's Destiny set.

Is Urza's Incubator a legal card in vintage formats?

Urza's Incubator is a legal card in formats that include the Urza's Destiny set, such as Vintage and Legacy, provided it is not banned in that specific format.

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