Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca
Ixalan Promos 249s • rare
- Set
- Ixalan Promos
- Collector number
- 249s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Yeong-Hao Han
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
3 generic mana, tap: Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
At the beginning of your end step, if you control seven or more lands, transform this artifact.
"Clearly, it indicates the aetheric azimuth of . . ."— Jace Beleren
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thaumatic Compass was released in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering set Ixalan. The set drew inspiration from age-of-exploration themes, specifically focusing on the intersection of Mesoamerican-inspired civilizations and maritime adventure. This card serves as a transformative double-faced card, representing a navigation tool that evolves into the legendary land Spires of Orazca once certain conditions are met during gameplay, mirroring the theme of discovering a hidden, mythical city.
The artwork was commissioned from Yeong-Hao Han, a frequent contributor to the franchise known for his clean, atmospheric digital style. For this piece, Han aimed to capture the tactile nature of a mysterious navigational relic, utilizing sharp lighting and a weathered brass aesthetic to suggest ancient origins. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its utility in controlling the game board, becoming a staple in mid-range and control strategies of the era.
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