Invasion of Karsus // Refraction Elemental
March of the Machine 146 • rare
- Set
- March of the Machine
- Collector number
- 146
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Zoltan Boros
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
(As a Siege enters, choose an opponent to protect it. You and others can attack it. When it's defeated, exile it, then cast it transformed.)
When this Siege enters, it deals 3 damage to each creature and each planeswalker.
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
Invasion of Karsus // Refraction Elemental was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set March of the Machine. The card represents the Phyrexians' multi-planar assault, with the front side depicting a pivotal moment on the plane of Dominaria where the ancient wizard Karsus appears during the catastrophic invasion. This double-faced card mechanic was utilized throughout the set to illustrate the scale of the conflict and the subsequent transformation of legendary figures into corrupted entities.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Zoltan Boros, a veteran contributor to the game known for his dynamic, high-fantasy style. Boros was tasked with capturing the dual nature of the event, transitioning from the chaotic battlefield of the invasion on the front to the unstable, magical essence of the Refraction Elemental on the back. Upon its release, the card was noted by players for its strategic complexity and its contribution to the narrative depth of the set's broader storyline.
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