Pithing Needle (Retro Frame) (Ravnica Remastered) Light Play Foil

Pithing Needle: Pin Down Their Plan

Pithing Needle is a compact answer that earns its slot in sideboards and main decks alike. The artifact reads simply and performs reliably: for {1} you enter the battlefield, name a card, and shut off activated abilities of sources with that name unless those abilities are mana abilities. That clarity makes it a strong meta call against planeswalkers, utility lands, equipment, and troublesome creatures where a single ability defines the threat.

In Ravnica Remastered the retro frame and foil finish give this copy a tactile presence while retaining the same practical effect players expect. Use it to lock out key plays, gain tempo, or force opponents to navigate around a named piece of interaction. The wording on this printing matches the physical card and functions cleanly at competitive tables where precise timing and known answers matter.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {1}
• Card Type – Artifact
• Subtypes –
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – As Pithing Needle enters the battlefield, choose a card name. Activated abilities of sources with the chosen name can't be activated unless they're mana abilities.
• Power / Toughness –
• Loyalty –