Paradox Engine
Aether Revolt 169 • mythic
- Set
- Aether Revolt
- Collector number
- 169
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Christine Choi
- Market price
- $6.08
What it does
Whenever you cast a spell, untap all nonland permanents you control.
"One look at this glorious item convinced me that Kaladesh deserved my full attention. Sure enough, my time here has yielded exquisite fruit."— Tezzeret
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderBanned
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Paradox Engine was released in early 2017 as part of the Aether Revolt expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in the steampunk-inspired plane of Kaladesh, the card was designed to represent the volatile, limitless power of Aether, a magical energy source central to the plane's technological advancement. Mechanically, the card was intended to reward players for casting spells, creating powerful synergy loops that eventually necessitated its restriction in several tournament formats due to its overwhelming influence on gameplay efficiency.
The visual design was crafted by artist Christine Choi, who focused on capturing the intricate and chaotic nature of an artifact that defies traditional laws of physics. Her illustration portrays a complex, glowing device suspended in a state of flux, mirroring the card's function of untapping permanents whenever a player casts a spell. The piece was well-regarded for its technical detail and ability to visually communicate the card’s high-risk, high-reward strategic identity within the broader Aether Revolt set.
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