Mishra's Factory

Mishra's Factory was originally introduced in the Antiquities expansion of 1994, conceptualized as a colorless land that could animate into a creature during combat. It was designed to represent the tireless, mechanized production of the Brothers' War lore, providing players with a utility card that served both as a mana source and a resilient late-game threat. The design by Kaja and Phil Foglio captures this industrial essence through their signature whimsical yet detailed illustrative style, depicting a bustling workshop of artifacts.

This particular version originates from the 1997 Pro Tour Collector Set, a box set created by Wizards of the Coast to commemorate the decklists of top-performing players from the early Pro Tour circuit. These cards feature gold-bordered backs, distinguishing them from standard tournament-legal cards, and were intended to serve as historical snapshots of the competitive metagame at that time. While the card functions identically to its tournament-legal counterpart, its inclusion in this set cemented its status as an iconic piece of Magic: The Gathering history.