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Arcanum Things is a rare Artifact — Equipment from MB2 (MB2) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.2 USD.

Arcanum Things MTG card

Arcanum Things

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature has flying. Equip {2} Equipment swap {2}{W} ({2}{W}: Exchange this Equipment with an Equipment card in your hand. If this Equipment was attached to a creature, attach the new Equipment to that creature.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 MB2 MB2 🎨 Kevin Soler
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arcanum Things? Basics

Arcanum Things is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature has flying. Equip {2} Equipment swap {2}{W} ({2}{W}: Exchange this Equipment with an Equipment card in your hand. If this Equipment was attached to a creature, attach the new Equipment to that creature.)"

How much mana does Arcanum Things cost to cast? Basics

Arcanum Things has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Arcanum Things's mana cost of {1}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Arcanum Things has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Arcanum Things's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature has flying. Equip {2} Equipment swap {2}{W} ({2}{W}: Exchange this Equipment with an Equipment card in your hand. If this Equipment was attached to a creature, attach the new Equipment to that creature.)"

What is the current price of Arcanum Things? Pricing

The current market price for Arcanum Things is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Arcanum Things? Pricing

You can purchase Arcanum Things from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Arcanum Things legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Arcanum Things in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Arcanum Things legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Arcanum Things in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Arcanum Things legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Arcanum Things in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Arcanum Things legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Arcanum Things in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Arcanum Things legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Arcanum Things in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Arcanum Things legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Arcanum Things in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Arcanum Things legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Arcanum Things in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Arcanum Things from? Details

This printing of Arcanum Things is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 508.

Arcanum Things may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Arcanum Things's rarity? Details

Arcanum Things is a rare card in MB2.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Arcanum Things? Details

Arcanum Things was illustrated by Kevin Soler.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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