# Cranial Plating Cranial Plating is a cornerstone equipment card from Magic's affinity era, and Double Masters reprints remain popular with casual and competitive players alike. Collectors value it primarily for constructed playability rather than rarity—the card sees regular use in Modern and Legacy artifact decks, particularly in Hardened Scales and Cheerios strategies. The Double Masters printing offers both nonfoil and foil versions, with foils commanding modest premiums among collectors who prioritize playsets for actual decks. Neither variant is particularly scarce, making Cranial Plating accessible for players building around artifact synergies. Its enduring utility keeps demand steady rather than driven by collectibility alone.