Paleontologist's Pick Axe

Paleontologist's Pick Axe is a compact tool for decks that want to trade tempo for card selection on attack. The equipment's low casting cost pairs with a one mana equip to turn any attacker into a card engine. In practice this card smooths draws while cycling away the hands you do not need, which is useful in midrange builds and artifact focused lists where incremental advantage matters.

The extended art foil gives the piece a tactile presence at the table while the craft cost provides an alternate route into play in creature heavy shells. Use it on creatures that survive combat or on repeat attackers to exploit the draw then discard effect. It reads simply on the battlefield and rewards repeated attacks with consistent card filtering and graveyard fuel for synergistic strategies.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost {2}
• Card Type Artifact — Equipment
• Subtypes Equipment
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) Whenever equipped creature attacks, draw a card, then discard a card. Equip 1. Craft with one or more creatures 5