Tarnation
Black Lotus Unknown Planechase PLA023 • common
- Set
- Black Lotus Unknown Planechase
- Collector number
- PLA023
- Rarity
- Common
- Colors
- Colorless
- Finish
- Gold
What it does
Whenever a player commits a crime, they may draw a card. (Targeting opponents, anything they control, and/or cards in their graveyards is a crime.)
Whenever chaos ensues, Tarnation deals 1 damage to any target.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
Tarnation is a card from the Planechase expansion set, a unique format for Magic: The Gathering that introduces the concept of shifting dimensions, or planes, into gameplay. Released in 2009, these oversized cards were designed to represent various locations across the multiverse, acting as a global environment that influences all players at the table simultaneously. The card features art that evokes the chaotic, otherworldly aesthetic typical of the set's high-fantasy design philosophy.
The Planechase series was developed by Wizards of the Coast to provide a more dynamic, chaotic multiplayer experience compared to standard formats. The design team focused on shifting the tactical landscape during play, forcing players to adapt to the unpredictable effects of each new plane. While individual planes like Tarnation serve as specific environmental modifiers, they collectively stand as an experimental pillar of Wizards' efforts to diversify the tabletop experience through large-format, atmospheric game components.
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About Tarnation
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