The 2019 War of the Spark Promo card featuring Karn, the Great Creator (Card Number 1s) in foil finish. This Legendary Planeswalker has 5 loyalty and is a staple in Magic: The Gathering collecting.
Karn, the Great Creator
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • War of the Spark Promos
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Description
Karn, the Great Creator is a Legendary Planeswalker featured in the 2019 War of the Spark Promos set, identified by card number 1s. The card carries a mana cost of {4} and a mana value of 4, with a starting loyalty of 5. Designed by artist Wisnu Tan, this release is distinguished by its foil finish, offering a distinct aesthetic compared to standard printings within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card's abilities focus on artifact control and resource management. Its first activated ability prevents opponents from activating abilities of artifacts they control. The +1 ability allows a player to target a noncreature artifact, turning it into an artifact creature with power and toughness equal to its mana value until the next turn. The −2 ability provides recursion, enabling a player to reveal an artifact card from outside the game or choose a face-up artifact in exile to put into their hand. These mechanics make the card a functional piece for gameplay and a notable item for collectors tracking specific planechase or planeswalker variants. As a promo release from 2019, this card holds a specific place in the War of the Spark era of Magic: The Gathering. Collectors interested in the Karn character or the 1s subset often look for this foil variant to complete their catalogs. The card's identity as a Legendary Planeswalker with a unique ability set ensures it remains a recognizable entry in the trading card landscape. For those building collections around specific sets or characters, this foil promo serves as a targeted addition to any Magic: The Gathering library.
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Karn, the Great Creator
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Wisnu Tan
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}
Legendary Planeswalker — Karn
5
Card Text
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Activated abilities of artifacts your opponents control can't be activated. +1: Until your next turn, up to one target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value. −2: You may reveal an artifact card you own from outside the game or choose a face-up artifact card you own in exile. Put that card into your hand.
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FAQ
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What is the mana cost and loyalty of Karn, the Great Creator?
Karn, the Great Creator has a mana cost of {4} and a mana value of 4. As a Legendary Planeswalker, it enters the battlefield with 5 loyalty.
What are the activated abilities of the 1s promo card?
The card has three abilities: it stops opponents from activating artifact abilities, turns a noncreature artifact into a creature, and allows the player to retrieve an artifact card from exile or outside the game to their hand.
Who designed the artwork for this War of the Spark Promo?
The artwork for Karn, the Great Creator (1s) was created by Wisnu Tan. The card is part of the 2019 War of the Spark Promos set and features a foil finish.
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