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Protomatter Powder
ALA · Shards of Alara #53 · Uncommon · released 2008-10-03
{2}{U}
Artifact
{4}{W}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Return target artifact card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
"There is no such thing as scrap metal. All such material can be repaired with the proper bonding agent."
—Quennus, metallurgeon
Protomatter Powder is an uncommon blue artifact from Shards of Alara (2008). Recent market prices range from $0.10 to $0.16 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.08
USD Foil$0.16
Format legality
Where you can play Protomatter Powder in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $0.10 to $0.16 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Shards of Alara at $0.10.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shards of Alara This page | 53 | Uncommon | $0.10 | $0.16 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2008-10-01The only difference between a colored artifact and a colorless artifact is, obviously, its color. Unlike most artifacts, a colored artifact requires colored mana to cast. Also unlike most artifacts, a colored artifact has a color in all zones. It will interact with cards that care about color. Other than that, a colored artifact behaves just like any other artifact. It will interact as normal with any card that cares about artifacts, such as Shatter or Arcbound Ravager.
- 2008-10-01You can’t sacrifice Protomatter Powder to return itself to the battlefield. First you choose the target (at which time it’s still on the battlefield), then you pay the costs (at which time you sacrifice it).
Frequently asked questions
Is Protomatter Powder legal in Commander?
Yes — Protomatter Powder is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Protomatter Powder legal in?
Protomatter Powder is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Protomatter Powder been printed?
Protomatter Powder has a single printing, released in 2008.
What is the cheapest printing of Protomatter Powder?
The cheapest printing is Shards of Alara (#53) at about $0.10.
Who illustrated Protomatter Powder?
This printing of Protomatter Powder was illustrated by Francis Tsai.