{"product_id":"the-blackstaff-of-waterdeep-extended-art-adventures-in-the-forgotten-realms-medium-play","title":"The Blackstaff of Waterdeep (Extended Art) (Adventures in the Forgotten Realms) Medium Play","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaster the Arcane with The Blackstaff of Waterdeep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Blackstaff of Waterdeep\u003c\/b\u003e is a signature Legendary Artifact that channels the mystic heritage of Waterdeep’s most revered archmage. This card offers a unique strategic choice by allowing you to keep it tapped during your untap step, an unusual but potent twist that sets the stage for its \u003ci\u003eAnimate Walking Statue\u003c\/i\u003e ability. By investing just one blue mana and tapping The Blackstaff, you can transform another nontoken artifact you control into a formidable 4\/4 artifact creature for as long as The Blackstaff remains tapped. This ability fits snugly into artifact-centric decks, giving players an elegant way to morph static defenses or utility artifacts into offensive threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for synergy with cards that generate or support artifact permanents, The Blackstaff of Waterdeep shines alongside token producers like \u003ci\u003eServo Schematic\u003c\/i\u003e or artifact enhancers such as \u003ci\u003eChief of the Foundry\u003c\/i\u003e. Its sorcery-speed activation demands tactical foresight, rewarding players who can time their plays to maximize board presence. Whether you’re animating a sturdy Shield or a versatile equipment piece, this artifact brings a subtle but powerful dimension to your gameplay, especially in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms decks focused on artifact manipulation and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCard Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMana Cost\u003c\/b\u003e: {U}\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCard Type\u003c\/b\u003e: Legendary Artifact\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSubtypes\u003c\/b\u003e: —\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCard Text \/ Rules Text (Printed)\u003c\/b\u003e: You may choose not to untap The Blackstaff of Waterdeep during your untap step. \u003ci\u003eAnimate Walking Statue\u003c\/i\u003e — {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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower \/ Toughness\u003c\/b\u003e: —\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLoyalty\u003c\/b\u003e: —\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Journey’s End Games","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":42654656135324,"sku":"CGS-PCU2-11Y6FZWN","price":0.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/7328\/3467\/files\/052134c2f923bf89b6cdba2a615d58cc_a857663c-ed02-4017-a959-41751caba322.jpg?v=1694551627","url":"https:\/\/journeysendgames.com\/products\/the-blackstaff-of-waterdeep-extended-art-adventures-in-the-forgotten-realms-medium-play","provider":"Journey’s End Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}