I ran it for a long time and it was basically a dead slot every time. You can run it if you want the interaction with Time Vault, I suppose. Or if you have a lot more artifacts than normal (like a Mirrodin or all-artifact cube).
I ran it for a long time and it was basically a dead slot every time. You can run it if you want the interaction with Time Vault, I suppose. Or if you have a lot more artifacts than normal (like a Mirrodin or all-artifact cube).
I love 2 card combos and I include it, but it is never run without Time Vault.
The One Ring almost single handledly made me consider Voltaic/Manifold Key but since we don't play a lot of the busted mana rocks like Sol, Crypt, Grim etc it just wouldn't have nearly as much use and would probably end up as a common 15th pick.
I do think of you have a critical mass of untap worthy artifacts that they are insanely valuable cards for almost no mana input.
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Let's chat about one of my favorite old cards.
PROs
+the classic Tinker target
+cheap and easy to cast
+helps Grim Monolith, Basalt Monolith, Gilded Lotus, Everflowing Chalice, etc. generate huge amounts of mana
+gives all your artifact creatures pseudo-vigilance
+makes your utility artifacts like Crystal Shard even more busted
+Tezzeret target
CONs
+usually does absolutely nothing without an artifact in play
Is Voltaic too narrow for cube, or is it so good in the decks where it does fit to merit consideration?
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It's been so strong and efficient that I play Manifold Key as well.
I do think of you have a critical mass of untap worthy artifacts that they are insanely valuable cards for almost no mana input.