Forge Your Destiny with Ingenious Smith

Ingenious Smith from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms embodies the meticulous craftsmanship of a true artificer, melding strategy and synergy in every play. This Human Artificer is a subtle powerhouse that rewards artifact-centric decks, providing early access to essential tools while steadily growing stronger as your artifacts arrive on the battlefield. Its ability to peek at the top four cards and selectively pull an artifact into your hand ensures consistent resource flow, a crucial edge when assembling combos or stabilizing your board.

The incremental growth mechanic, adding a +1/+1 counter each time artifacts enter under your control, makes Ingenious Smith an ideal companion for decks that flood the board with artifacts or rely on artifact tokens. Cards like Goldspan Dragon or Smuggler's Copter often complement this strategy, amplifying the Smith’s impact. As a light play foil, this edition features a subtle shimmer that highlights the smith’s forge-lit determination, a fitting treasure for collectors and players aiming to refine their artifact toolbox.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost: {1}{W}
• Card Type: Creature
• Subtypes: Human Artificer
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): When Ingenious Smith enters the battlefield, look at the top four cards of your library. You may reveal an artifact card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order. Whenever one or more artifacts enter the battlefield under your control, put a +1/+1 counter on Ingenious Smith. This ability triggers only once each turn.
• Power / Toughness: 1/1