Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca
The List XLN-249 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- XLN-249
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Yeong-Hao Han
- Market price
- $1.91
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 originally released in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering set Ixalan, designed to anchor the set's exploration theme by providing both utility and a land transformation mechanic. It was conceived as an artifact that simulates the experience of navigating uncharted territory, rewarding players who manage their resources to flip the card into the powerful Spires of Orazca, a landmark representing the hidden golden city central to the set's narrative.
The card features artwork by Jonas De Ro, who utilized a lush, adventurous aesthetic to emphasize the mystique of the Ixalan plane. It was well-received by players for its role in enabling late-game land ramp strategies and defensive play. Its inclusion in 'The List' is part of Wizards of the Coast's ongoing initiative to curate iconic or mechanically distinct cards from the game's past, making them available as occasional finds in modern booster packs.
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