Invasion of Karsus // Refraction Elemental
March of the Machine Promos 146s • rare
- Set
- March of the Machine Promos
- Collector number
- 146s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Zoltan Boros
- Finish
- Foil
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
The Invasion of Karsus // Refraction Elemental was released in 2023 as part of the promotional set for Magic: The Gathering’s March of the Machine expansion. This card represents a 'Battle,' a card type introduced in this set to depict the Multiverse-wide conflict against the Phyrexians. The design reflects the lore of the plane of Dominaria, specifically referencing the cataclysmic event known as Karsus's Folly, where the ancient mage Karsus attempted to steal the power of a god, resulting in widespread magical devastation.
The card’s illustration was crafted by long-time Magic contributor Zoltan Boros, whose work frequently captures the high-fantasy, dynamic action characteristic of the game’s epic narratives. Boros aimed to visualize the volatile energy of the elemental transformation, utilizing a bold color palette to represent the transition from the chaotic magical failure of the front face to the raw, unstable power of the Refraction Elemental on the back. It was received as a mechanically significant utility card, particularly for its ability to clear the board of smaller threats during the early stages of competitive play.
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