Thousand Moons Smithy (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Light Play

Twilight Forge of Gnomish Might

Thousand Moons Smithy is a compact engine for artifact and creature decks that pays off incremental advantage. When Thousand Moons Smithy enters the battlefield you get a white Gnome Soldier artifact creature token whose power and toughness track the number of artifacts and creatures you control, which turns small boards into threatening bodies without overcommitting the stack. The printed {2}{W}{W} cost makes it playable on curve in midrange shells that want a resilient source of bodies and synergy with sacrifice, blink, or anthem effects.

The second ability provides a clear transform condition during your precombat main phase. By tapping five untapped artifacts and or creatures you control you trigger the flip and gain whatever follow up the transformed side offers. That requirement rewards board development and careful sequencing rather than a single explosive play. For players who like long game value and plan around enter the battlefield triggers, Thousand Moons Smithy slots into decks that lean on incremental board growth and careful timing.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {2}{W}{W}
• Card Type – Legendary Artifact
• Subtypes –
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – When Thousand Moons Smithy enters the battlefield, create a white Gnome Soldier artifact creature token with "This creature's power and toughness are each equal to the number of artifacts and/or creatures you control." At the beginning of your precombat main phase, you may tap five untapped artifacts and/or creatures you control. If you do, transform Thousand Moons Smithy.
• Power / Toughness –
• Loyalty –