Master of Magical Tinkering
Oswald Fiddlebender embodies the essence of artifact ingenuity within the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set. This legendary Gnome Artificer lets you sacrifice your expendable artifacts to fetch more impactful pieces directly onto the battlefield. His ability, Magical Tinkering, demands patience and timing, activating only as a sorcery, which encourages thoughtful sequencing in your turn. With a mere {1}{W} investment, Oswald offers an excellent value proposition by turning lesser artifacts into game-changing tools, making him a key enabler in artifact-centric decks.
Operating well alongside cards like Stonecoil Serpent or Goldvein Pick, Oswald’s synergy can rapidly escalate board presence while maintaining pressure on your opponent. His foil Showcase treatment adds a splash of artistic flair, perfect for collectors who appreciate both powerful gameplay and striking visuals. Whether you're fine-tuning a combo or building a toolbox deck, Oswald’s ability to curate artifacts from your library brings strategic depth and reliable consistency to your lineup.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{W}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Gnome Artificer
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Magical Tinkering — {W}, {T}, Sacrifice an artifact: Search your library for an artifact card with mana value equal to 1 plus the sacrificed artifact's mana value, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle. Activate only as a sorcery.
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Power / Toughness: 2/2
