Implement of Combustion

The Implement of Combustion was released in early 2017 as part of the Aether Revolt set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set served as the second half of the Kaladesh block, a block defined by an aesthetic of optimistic, invention-focused steampunk characterized by vibrant colors and intricate machinery. As a common card, the Implement was designed as a functional piece to support the set's specific mechanics, particularly those centered on sacrificing artifacts to trigger additional effects or to enable synergy with the energy mechanic prevalent in the Kaladesh environment.

The artwork was provided by Enora Mercier, who sought to capture the volatile and industrial nature of the setting. Her illustration depicts the device as a sleek, dangerous-looking gadget, adhering to the block's design language of copper, glass, and glowing, volatile energy. The card was received by the player base as a utility piece intended primarily for the Limited draft environment, where its ability to replace itself by drawing a card while enabling sacrifice strategies made it a reliable, if modest, inclusion in many decks.