Grindclock
Magic 2015 217 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2015
- Collector number
- 217
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Nils Hamm
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
tap: Put a charge counter on this artifact.
tap: Target player mills X cards, where X is the number of charge counters on this artifact.
Pray you never hear it chime.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Grindclock was released in 2014 as part of the Magic 2015 core set, an expansion designed to serve as an accessible entry point for new players while maintaining strategic depth for veterans. Mechanically, the card was conceived as a quintessential 'mill' artifact, designed to systematically deplete an opponent's library over several turns, which fit the set's thematic focus on artifacts and slow, deliberate victory conditions.
The artwork was created by Nils Hamm, a long-time Magic: The Gathering illustrator known for his atmospheric and sometimes unsettling aesthetic. Hamm designed the clock to appear both ancient and mechanical, using muted tones and intricate metalwork to evoke a sense of inevitable decay. Upon release, the card was recognized for its utility in limited formats, where its ability to scale in power provided a reliable win condition for decks built to withstand early game pressure.
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