The Antiquities War
The List DOM-42 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- DOM-42
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.)
I, II — Look at the top five cards of your library. You may reveal an artifact card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
III — Artifacts you control become artifact creatures with base power and toughness 5/5 until end of turn.
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
The Antiquities War was originally released as part of the Dominaria expansion in 2018, designed as a rare enchantment that reflects the rich, archeological history of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. The card depicts the historical conflict between the artificers of the Thran Empire and the forces of Yawgmoth, a pivotal era in the game's lore that centers on the rise of Phyrexia. Its design was intended to reward artifact-heavy playstyles, featuring an ability that progresses through chapters to generate resources and eventually animate artifacts into formidable creatures.
The illustration was crafted by artist Johannes Voss, who utilized a distinct, painterly style to capture the scale and devastation of the ancient conflict. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its thematic resonance with the Dominaria setting and its utility in decks focused on artifact synergy. Its appearance in 'The List'—a curated selection of reprints that can appear in set booster packs—ensured its continued availability to collectors who appreciate its role in illustrating the game's deep narrative history.
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