Thran Forge is a 1997 Magic: The Gathering artifact card from the Weatherlight expansion, identified by card number 159.
Thran Forge
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Weatherlight
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Thran Forge (159) is a distinctive artifact card from the 1997 Weatherlight expansion in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Mark Poole, this card serves as a strategic tool for players seeking to manipulate creature capabilities on the battlefield. The card features a mana cost of {3} and functions by allowing the controller to temporarily transform a target nonartifact creature into an artifact while granting it a +1/+0 power boost until the end of the turn. Collectors of vintage Magic: The Gathering cards often appreciate Weatherlight for its deep narrative integration and innovative mechanics introduced during the late 1990s era. Thran Forge stands out for its ability to bridge the gap between artifact synergy and creature combat, making it a versatile addition to various deck archetypes. The card's flavor text, referencing the character Gerrard and the elves, adds a layer of storytelling that resonates with fans of the game's lore. As a staple from this pivotal set, Thran Forge represents a significant piece of Magic history, appealing to both competitive players looking for strategic depth and collectors preserving the game's rich heritage.
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Thran Forge
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Mark Poole
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English
{3}
Artifact
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{2}: Until end of turn, target nonartifact creature gets +1/+0 and becomes an artifact in addition to its other types.
"This will work," Gerrard called to the elves as he used the forge to strengthen the aboroth, "but if it doesn't, we won't survive to care."