Armageddon Clock

The Armageddon Clock was originally released as part of the Revised Edition of Magic: The Gathering in 1994. As part of the core set, it served to consolidate cards from the earlier Alpha, Beta, and Unlimited editions, providing a standardized base for players as the game's popularity surged internationally. Its inclusion in Revised reflects the era's focus on defining the fundamental mechanics of the trading card game during its initial period of explosive growth.

The artwork for the card was created by Amy Weber, one of the original illustrators whose work defined the dark, gritty aesthetic of early Magic. Weber's illustration captures the impending sense of finality implied by the card's mechanics, utilizing a stark, ominous visual language that was common in early fantasy card design. While the card is often cited by players for its complex and volatile gameplay interaction, the design itself remains a distinct example of the experimental mechanical risks taken by the designers during the game's first few years.