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'''Metalcraft''' is an [[ability word]] introduced in ''[[Scars of Mirrodin]]'' and gives a bonus to a permanent or a spell if its controller also controls three or more artifacts. It is exclusive to the [[Mirran]] faction. Metalcraft was featured as rules card 2 of 5 in the ''Scars of Mirrodin'' set and as rules card 2 of 5 in the ''[[Mirrodin Besieged]]'' set.
'''Metalcraft''' is an [[ability word]] introduced in ''[[Scars of Mirrodin]]'' and gives a bonus to a permanent or a spell if its controller also controls three or more artifacts. It is exclusive to the [[Mirran]] faction. Metalcraft was featured as rules card 2 of 5 in the ''Scars of Mirrodin'' set and as rules card 2 of 5 in the ''[[Mirrodin Besieged]]'' set.
Most cards with Metalcraft are boosted with increases to power and/or toughness and/or keyword abilities for example *<c>Auriok Sunchaser</c>:
"Metalcraft — As long as you control three or more artifacts, Auriok Sunchaser gets +2/+2 and has flying."
Artifact cards with Metalcraft abilities are counted as one of the three required artifacts for the ability activation. Therefore, <c>Chrome Stead</c> becomes a 4/4 if you have two other artifacts in play.
   
   
== Notable Metalcraft cards ==
== Notable Metalcraft cards ==


*<c>Rusted relic</c> - Is a non-creature artifact that becomes a creature when you control three or more artifacts.
*<c>Rusted relic</c> - Is a non-creature artifact that becomes a creature when you control three or more artifacts.
*<c>Stoic Rebuttal</c> - This is the only card that benefits from a reduction in casting cost due to Metalcraft.
*<c>Stoic Rebuttal</c> - This is the only card that benefits from a reduction in casting cost due to Metalcraft.
*<c>Argent Sphinx</c> and <c>Kuldotha Phoenix</c> - These cards have additional mana costs to activate their Metalcraft abilities.
*<c>Argent Sphinx</c> and <c>Kuldotha Phoenix</c> - These cards have additional mana costs to activate their Metalcraft abilities.


*<c>Mox opal</c> - the most recent [[Mox]]-type card
*<c>Mox opal</c> - the most recent [[Mox]]-type card also the only [[Legendary]] type card to feature Metalcraft.


*<c>Vedalken Certarch</c> - Has a tap to activate Metalcraft ability, <c>Mox opal</c> also technically has a tap to activate Metalcraft ability.
*<c>Vedalken Certarch</c> - Has a tap to activate Metalcraft ability, <c>Mox opal</c> also technically has a tap to activate Metalcraft ability.


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Revision as of 15:49, 4 May 2011

Metalcraft is an ability word introduced in Scars of Mirrodin and gives a bonus to a permanent or a spell if its controller also controls three or more artifacts. It is exclusive to the Mirran faction. Metalcraft was featured as rules card 2 of 5 in the Scars of Mirrodin set and as rules card 2 of 5 in the Mirrodin Besieged set.

Most cards with Metalcraft are boosted with increases to power and/or toughness and/or keyword abilities for example *Auriok Sunchaser:

"Metalcraft — As long as you control three or more artifacts, Auriok Sunchaser gets +2/+2 and has flying."

Artifact cards with Metalcraft abilities are counted as one of the three required artifacts for the ability activation. Therefore, Chrome Stead becomes a 4/4 if you have two other artifacts in play.

Notable Metalcraft cards

  • Rusted relic - Is a non-creature artifact that becomes a creature when you control three or more artifacts.
  • Stoic Rebuttal - This is the only card that benefits from a reduction in casting cost due to Metalcraft.
  • Vedalken Certarch - Has a tap to activate Metalcraft ability, Mox opal also technically has a tap to activate Metalcraft ability.