Catch-Up Mechanic {4}{W}

Creature — Human Artificer

When this creature enters, choose one. If an opponent has at least 5 more life than you, choose any number instead— • Put two +1/+1 counters on another target creature or Vehicle. • Return target artifact card from your graveyard to your hand. • Look at the top five cards of your library. Reveal an artifact card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom in a random order.

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English · 2025-02-21

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