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
- $6.44
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 DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Paradox Engine was released in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering set Aether Revolt. Designed to evoke the intricate, steampunk-inspired aesthetics of the plane of Kaladesh, the card represents the inventive yet volatile nature of the set's Aether-based technology. Its mechanics center on untapping nonland permanents whenever a player casts a spell, a design choice intended to reward complex, cascading gameplay turns.
The artwork was illustrated by Cliff Childs, who aimed to capture a sense of overwhelming mechanical motion and mystical energy. Upon its release, the card became a highly sought-after centerpiece in Commander format decks due to its immense potential for generating infinite mana and effects. Its power level was significant enough to eventually lead to its prohibition in several competitive formats, cementing its legacy as one of the most explosive artifacts in the game's history.
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