Beast of Burden is a rare foil promo card from the 1999 Urza's Legacy Promos set for Magic: The Gathering, featuring the artifact creature golem card number 122.
Beast of Burden
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Legacy Promos
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Description
The Beast of Burden promo card, designated as number 122 in the Urza's Legacy Promos set, is a distinctive entry in the 1999 Magic: The Gathering catalog. Released by Wizards of the Coast, this foil rare artifact creature golem carries a mana cost of six and is illustrated by Ron Spears. The card's mechanical design is notable for its dynamic stats, as its power and toughness are each equal to the number of creatures on the battlefield. This scaling ability makes it a unique interaction point in gameplay, reflecting the creative vision of the set's era. The Beast of Burden card is a foil promo from the 1999 Urza's Legacy Promos set. The flavor text, featuring dialogue between Karn and Jhoira, adds narrative depth that resonates with fans of the Urza block storyline. As a foil treatment, the card exhibits a reflective surface that distinguishes it from the non-foil base cards, appealing to those who appreciate the visual variety within the Urza's Legacy Promos collection. This 1999 Urza's Legacy Promo card features the Artifact Creature — Golem Beast of Burden. Its status as a promo card means it was distributed through specific channels, adding to its collectibility among those who focus on promotional releases. The card's identity as an artifact creature golem places it within a specific mechanical archetype, making it relevant to discussions about card design and functionality during the late 1990s.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Beast of Burden
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Ron Spears
Card Stock
English
Foil
{6}
Artifact Creature — Golem
* / *
Card Text
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Beast of Burden's power and toughness are each equal to the number of creatures on the battlefield.
"If it is meant to be nothing but a machine," Karn finally asked Jhoira, "why did Urza build it to be like me?"
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FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Beast of Burden?
The mana cost for Beast of Burden is six generic mana, represented as {6}. It is an Artifact Creature — Golem with a mana value of six.
Who illustrated Beast of Burden in Urza's Legacy Promos?
The artwork for Beast of Burden, card number 122, was created by Ron Spears. The illustration accompanies the card's rules text and flavor narrative.
What does Beast of Burden do in gameplay?
Beast of Burden's power and toughness are each equal to the number of creatures on the battlefield. This means its strength scales dynamically based on the game state.
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