The 1998 Magic: The Gathering Urza's Saga artifact Smokestack (Card #309) is a powerful permanent that challenges opponents to sacrifice assets as soot counters accumulate.
Smokestack
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Saga
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Released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga block, Smokestack (Card #309) is a rare artifact in Magic: The Gathering designed to control the board state. This card features a mana cost of {4} and introduces a unique mechanic where the controller places soot counters each upkeep. As these counters build, every player must sacrifice a permanent of their choice for each counter, making it a formidable tool for disrupting an opponent's strategy. Collectors value this card for its strategic impact during the late 1990s era of the trading card game. Its ability to force mass sacrifices makes it a memorable piece for enthusiasts of the game's history. For those building a collection of classic Magic artifacts, this release offers a glimpse into the innovative card designs that defined the Urza's Saga expansion. It serves as a significant addition for hobbyists interested in the evolution of competitive gameplay and the iconic characters of the game's lore.
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Smokestack
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Scott Kirschner
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English
{4}
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At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a soot counter on this artifact. At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player sacrifices a permanent of their choice for each soot counter on this artifact.