Karn's Bastion
March of the Machine Commander 409 • rare
- Set
- March of the Machine Commander
- Collector number
- 409
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Adam Paquette
- Market price
- $3.55
What it does
tap: Add colorless mana.
4 generic mana, tap: Proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.)
"I can't protect everyone here. But those I can, I will."— Karn
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
Karn's Bastion was first introduced in the War of the Spark expansion, reflecting the narrative of the Planeswalker Karn defending his creation, Mirrodin, against the Phyrexians. The card depicts the monolithic structure of the Mirran resistance, serving as a tactical fortification during the climactic battles of the set. The design mechanics, which allow players to proliferate counters, symbolize the persistent growth and adaptation of the metallic forces under Karn's command.
This specific printing originates from the March of the Machine Commander set, released in 2023 to celebrate the conclusion of the Phyrexian invasion storyline. Artist Adam Paquette was commissioned to illustrate the location, capturing the stark, industrial aesthetic of the Mirran landscape with a focus on dramatic scale and atmospheric lighting. The card has been well-regarded by players for its utility in counter-based strategies, maintaining its relevance across multiple Commander deck archetypes.
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