Master the Arcane with The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep embodies the raw magical authority of Waterdeep's most revered mage, offering not just power but precision control over your artifact army. This legendary artifact invites you to strategically decide when it rests or rallies, granting you the flexibility to keep it tapped or untapped during your untap step. Such control is crucial for timing your plays and maintaining dominance on the battlefield without compromising your offensive or defensive stance.
Its signature ability, Animate Walking Statue, transforms another nontoken artifact into a formidable 4/4 artifact creature for as long as The Blackstaff of Waterdeep remains tapped. This effect synergizes beautifully with token-based strategies or artifact-heavy decks, pairing well with cards like Vedalken Engineer or Chief of the Foundry to maximize board presence. Whether you’re aiming for a surprise attacker or a stout defender, this foil near mint edition not only elevates your deck’s potency but also shines brilliantly in any collection, blending utility with an iconic piece of Forgotten Realms lore.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {U}
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Card Type: Legendary Artifact
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Subtypes: —
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): You may choose not to untap The Blackstaff of Waterdeep during your untap step.
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) Continued: Animate Walking Statue — {1}{U}, {T}: Another target nontoken artifact you control becomes a 4/4 artifact creature for as long as The Blackstaff of Waterdeep remains tapped. Activate only as a sorcery.
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Power / Toughness: —
