Axis of Mortality
Ixalan 3 • mythic
- Set
- Ixalan
- Collector number
- 3
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Bastien L. Deharme
- Market price
- $1.76
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may have two target players exchange life totals.
The Church of Dusk teaches there is no gain without loss, no triumph without sacrifice, no drink of exquisite crimson without a dying gasp.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Axis of Mortality was released in 2017 as part of the Ixalan expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced a Mesoamerican-inspired plane characterized by exploration and conflict between four factions: the Sun Empire, the Brazen Coalition, the River Heralds, and the Legion of Dusk. As a rare enchantment, the card was designed to embody the shifting power dynamics of this new world, mechanically allowing players to swap their life total with that of an opponent or another player.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, who focused on capturing the mystical and imposing aesthetic central to the Ixalan setting. His design emphasizes the cosmic, balance-oriented theme of the card, featuring a central artifact surrounded by ethereal energy. Upon its release, it was noted primarily for its unique utility in commander formats and casual play, where its ability to instantly neutralize a life-total advantage serves as a quintessential 'chaos' mechanic.
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