Tezzeret the Seeker — Magic: The Gathering card

Tezzeret the Seeker

{3}{U}{U}
Legendary Planeswalker — Tezzeret

+1: Untap up to two target artifacts.

−X: Search your library for an artifact card with mana value X or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

−5: Artifacts you control become artifact creatures with base power and toughness 5/5 until end of turn.

Set Modern Masters 2015
Rarity Mythic Rare
Mana Value 5
Artist Anthony Francisco
Collector # 62
Scryfall

Why Play Tezzeret the Seeker

Five mana buys you an incredibly versatile planeswalker that can immediately impact the board by tutoring powerful artifacts directly into play. The -X ability lets you cheat expensive threats like Wurmcoil Engine or utility pieces like Ensnaring Bridge depending on what the situation demands. His +1 provides immediate value by untapping mana rocks for explosive turns or reusing tap abilities on artifacts like Mindslaver, making him relevant even when behind.

Format Notes

Legacy remains his strongest format where he anchors artifact-based prison and combo strategies, particularly in decks running Chalice of the Void and other prison pieces. In Modern, he sees occasional play in fringe artifact strategies but struggles against the format's speed and efficiency. Commander players frequently include him in artifact-heavy decks where his tutoring ability and ultimate provide excellent value in longer games.

Combos & Synergies

Time Sieve creates an infinite turn combo when Tezzeret's ultimate animates multiple artifacts, allowing you to sacrifice five 5/5 creatures for endless extra turns. Thopter Foundry pairs beautifully with his +1 ability, letting you untap the artifact to generate additional thopter tokens while gaining life. Winter Orb becomes asymmetrical when Tezzeret can repeatedly untap your key permanents while opponents remain locked under the stax effect.

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Planeswalker Tutor Modern Commander Legacy