Door of Destinies
Star Trek Commander 489 • rare
- Set
- Star Trek Commander
- Collector number
- 489
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Nadia Hurianova
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
As this artifact enters, choose a creature type.
Whenever you cast a spell of the chosen type, put a charge counter on this artifact.
Creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1 for each charge counter on this artifact.
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
Door of Destinies was first introduced in the Magic: The Gathering set Morningtide in 2008 as part of the Lorwyn-Shadowmoor block. It was designed to synergize with the set's focus on creature types, rewarding players for building decks around a specific tribe. The artifact represents a mystical gateway that grows in power as more creatures of a chosen type enter the battlefield, reflecting the collaborative nature of tribal-themed gameplay.
The card features artwork by Mike Dringenberg, a comic book artist renowned for his work on The Sandman. His illustration style lends a gothic, ethereal quality to the item, depicting a grand, imposing portal that feels both ancient and ominous. Since its debut, the card has become a staple in Commander formats, where its ability to buff creature-centric strategies has made it a reliable inclusion for players interested in synergistic deck building.
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