File:Artifact.png In all three Golden Sun games, an Artifact is any "special" item as opposed to any "". They typically have unique, strong, or - in the case of equipment - overwhelming effects. Artifacts can do many things, and their effect is told in their item description. Unlike common items, these are individually buyable and sellable one at a time through shopkeeper "Artifacts" menus. If you either sell an Artifact or drop it, you can buy it back from any shopkeeper that has an Artifact menu.