Talon Gates of Madara
Stardates 28 • mythic
- Set
- Stardates
- Collector number
- 28
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jonathan Bartlett
- Market price
- $60.00
What it does
When this land enters, up to one target creature phases out.
tap: Add colorless mana.
1 generic mana, tap: Add one mana of any color.
4 generic mana: Put this card from your hand onto the battlefield.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Talon Gates of Madara card was released as part of the Stardates collectible card game, a mid-1990s effort to capitalize on the burgeoning market for complex, strategy-focused tabletop gaming. Designed during a period when fantasy and science fiction aesthetics frequently blended, the card was intended to serve as a high-rarity 'gate' mechanic, acting as both a defensive fortification and a utility piece within the game's broader spatial exploration theme.
The illustrative work for the set was handled by a small team of freelance fantasy artists commissioned to provide a gritty, detailed look consistent with the game's lore. The artwork for Talon Gates of Madara specifically focuses on architectural intimidation and scale, aiming to evoke a sense of imposing mystery. Upon its release, the card gained a reputation among competitive players for its intricate rules text, which often sparked debates in local tournaments regarding timing and priority.
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