# Urza's Avenger Urza's Avenger represents early Magic design when artifact creatures were exotic and underexplored. As a rare from Antiquities, one of Magic's oldest sets, it carries historical weight for collectors building comprehensive collections of the game's foundational era. The card's mechanical identity—a creature tied to artifact synergy—reflects how designers were still discovering what artifacts could do. Collectors typically view Antiquities rares through the lens of availability and condition. Urza's Avenger isn't among the set's most sought cards, making it more accessible than chase rares. However, condition matters significantly for older cards. Nonfoil copies from this period show their age, making well-preserved examples noteworthy to serious vintage collectors pursuing complete sets or artifact-themed collections.