Inspired InventorHow it works & interactions with other cards

Three Modes of Innovation

When Inspired Inventor enters the battlefield, its triggered ability goes on the stack and you must choose one of its three modes. You can choose to gain three energy counters, place a +1/+1 counter on a target creature, or create a 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature token. If you choose the second mode, you must select a legal target for the counter immediately as the ability is put onto the stack.

Step-by-Step Resolution

First, the creature enters the battlefield, which causes its 'enters' ability to trigger. Second, you choose one of the three modes and, if necessary, choose a target creature. Third, the ability stays on the stack until both players pass priority. Finally, the ability resolves: you either receive the counters for your Energy Reserve, the +1/+1 counter is placed on the target, or the Servo token is created.

When to Deploy

Inspired Inventor is best used to fill gaps in your current strategy. In the early game, creating a Servo provides an extra blocker or an artifact for synergy. If you already have a board presence, the +1/+1 counter can push a creature out of range of damage-based removal. If your deck relies on energy, selecting the three energy counters is often the most powerful choice for long-term value.

Interaction examples

Multiplying Inventions

Roaming Throne

If you have Roaming Throne on the battlefield with 'Human' or 'Artificer' chosen, Inspired Inventor's ability triggers twice. You can choose different modes for each trigger, such as gaining three energy counters with the first and creating a Servo with the second.

Boosting Allied Golems

Solemn Simulacrum

When Inspired Inventor enters while you control Solemn Simulacrum, you can choose the second mode to target the Golem. Upon resolution, Solemn Simulacrum receives a +1/+1 counter, making it a 3/3 creature. This target must be chosen when the ability is put on the stack, not when it resolves.

Building an Energy Reserve

Energy Reserve

By choosing the first mode, you receive three energy counters. These are placed on you, the player, and are tracked using the Energy Reserve card. These counters do not disappear at the end of turns or phases and stay until they are spent by other card effects.