The 1999 Magic: The Gathering Urza's Legacy card Tinker, numbered 45, offers a unique sorcery mechanic involving artifact sacrifice for powerful board presence.
Tinker
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Legacy
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Tinker, card number 45 from the 1999 Urza's Legacy expansion, represents a distinct strategic option within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game framework. Published by Wizards of the Coast, this uncommon sorcery card allows players to sacrifice an artifact to search their library for another artifact card and place it directly onto the battlefield. The card's mana cost of {2}{U} and mana value of 3 define its casting parameters, while its blue color identity aligns it with specific deck construction strategies. Collectors value this card for its clever interaction between artifact types, a theme central to the Urza's Legacy set's design. The flavor text, attributed to Jhoira, an artificer, adds narrative depth, hinting at the character's curiosity about artificial constructs. For those building collections focused on the late 1990s era of the game, this card serves as a notable example of the innovative spell designs introduced during the Urza block. The artwork by Mike Raabe complements the thematic elements of the set, though the card's mechanical ingenuity remains its primary draw for enthusiasts. Whether you are interested in the strategic history of the game or the artistic evolution of its cards, Tinker offers a tangible connection to the Urza's Legacy era. Its unique ability to manipulate artifact resources makes it a fascinating subject for analysis and display in any serious collection.
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Tinker
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Mike Raabe
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English
{2}{U}
Sorcery
U
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As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice an artifact. Search your library for an artifact card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
"I wonder how it feels to be bored." —Jhoira, artificer
