Magnetic Mine

Magnetic Mine was released in 2011 as part of the Mirrodin Besieged expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set chronicles the war between the native Mirrans and the invading Phyrexians, with the card’s design reflecting the industrial, metal-centric nature of the plane of Mirrodin. Mechanically, it serves as an artifact that punishes players for interacting with other artifacts, fitting the set's thematic focus on the volatile relationship between metallic components.

The card’s illustration was created by artist David Rapoza, who leaned into the dark, gritty aesthetic characteristic of the Mirrodin block. Rapoza’s work captures a sense of impending danger, depicting the mine as a piece of scavenged technology embedded in the barren, scarred landscape of the world. Upon its release, the card was noted for its niche utility in artifact-heavy formats, though it remains a deeper-cut piece for collectors focused on the narrative arcs of the Phyrexians.