Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Phyrexia: All Will Be One 415 • mythic
- Set
- Phyrexia: All Will Be One
- Collector number
- 415
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Junji Ito
- Market price
- $113.36
What it does
Vigilance
If a permanent entering causes a triggered ability of a permanent you control to trigger, that ability triggers an additional time.
Permanents entering don't cause abilities of permanents your opponents control to trigger.
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
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines was released in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering expansion Phyrexia: All Will Be One. The card serves as the central figure of the Phyrexian invasion storyline, representing the high priestess of the machine orthodoxy. It was designed as a powerful legendary creature, reflecting her role as a leader who forces other permanents to enter the battlefield tapped while doubling their triggered abilities, a mechanical nod to her oppressive and controlling nature.
The artwork for this specific collector number variant was rendered by Magali Villeneuve, a renowned fantasy illustrator known for her elegant and detailed portraits. Villeneuve sought to capture Norn’s porcelain-like aesthetic and unsettling beauty, emphasizing her central place within the Phyrexian hierarchy. Upon its release, the card was widely discussed by players for its significant impact on various competitive formats, cementing its status as one of the most iconic cards from the set.
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