Possession Engine
Aetherdrift 438 • rare
- Set
- Aetherdrift
- Collector number
- 438
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Leroy Steinmann
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
When this Vehicle enters, gain control of target creature an opponent controls for as long as you control this Vehicle. That creature can't attack or block for as long as you control this Vehicle.
Crew 3
"Here's a tip: If your ride needs souls for fuel, make sure to always keep one handy."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Possession Engine was released as part of the Aetherdrift expansion, a set centered on the intersection of arcane machinery and unstable planar energies. Designed to reflect the set's core mechanic of ephemeral control, the card serves as a high-cost artifact intended for strategic board states where players vie for the temporary appropriation of assets. Its aesthetic leans into the industrial-gothic visual language consistent with the Aetherdrift aesthetic, emphasizing glowing conduits and containment vessels.
The illustration was crafted to convey a sense of volatile, mechanical imprisonment, capturing the internal kinetic energy of the device. Critics and players noted its complex balancing, which prioritized thematic flavor over raw competitive utility, making it a sought-after piece for collectors who appreciate the narrative world-building embedded in the Aetherdrift aesthetic and the technical craftsmanship behind its intricate mechanical design.
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