# Elbrus, the Binding Blade // Withengar Unbound Elbrus represents an interesting design experiment from Dark Ascension's double-faced card era. Collectors appreciate it as a functional artifact equipment that transforms into a creature, offering mechanical novelty rather than raw power. The card appeals primarily to players building around its specific mechanics rather than commanding premium collector demand. The foil variant holds modest appeal over nonfoil copies, as the card lacks the iconic status or competitive pedigree that drives significant premium pricing. Collectors typically view Elbrus as a solid mythic to complete sets rather than a chase piece. Its value lies in representing Dark Ascension's creative mechanical space during that block's transformation-focused design philosophy.