The Maelstrom
Planechase Planes 23 • common
- Set
- Planechase Planes
- Collector number
- 23
- Rarity
- Common
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- James Paick
- Market price
- $7.43
What it does
When you planeswalk to The Maelstrom and at the beginning of your upkeep, you may reveal the top card of your library. If a permanent card is revealed this way, you may put it onto the battlefield. If you revealed a card but didn't put it onto the battlefield, put it on the bottom of your library.
Whenever chaos ensues, return target permanent card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
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
The Maelstrom was released in 2009 as part of the inaugural Planechase set, an innovative expansion for Magic: The Gathering designed to introduce planar travel mechanics to the game. It represents the chaotic heart of the Alara shard known as Maelstrom, a realm characterized by the volatile convergence of five distinct mana energies. The card was created to serve as a plane card, which fundamentally alters the rules of play for all participants during a match, reflecting the turbulent and unstable nature of the environment.
The card’s striking illustration was executed by artist Aleksi Briclot, who aimed to visualize the raw, elemental clash of all five colors of magic. Briclot’s design focuses on a swirling, kaleidoscopic storm that emphasizes the instability of the plane. Upon its debut, the card was well-received by players for its ability to drastically shift the tempo of a game, effectively capturing the high-stakes, unpredictable spirit of the Planechase format.
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