Thermo-Alchemist
Starter Commander Decks 162 • common
- Set
- Starter Commander Decks
- Collector number
- 162
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Defender
tap: This creature deals 1 damage to each opponent.
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, untap this creature.
"Madness can't touch a mind ignited by genius."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thermo-Alchemist was first introduced in the 2016 Eldritch Moon expansion for Magic: The Gathering, designed as an uncommon creature that rewards players for casting noncreature spells. It emerged from a set themed around cosmic horror and the corruption of Innistrad, capturing the flavor of an obsessed practitioner using heat and alchemy to defend against encroaching threats. The card mechanics emphasize a rhythmic, pinging playstyle that forces opponents to account for recurring damage, making it a staple in 'spellslinger' archetypes.
The art was provided by Craig J. Spearing, who depicted the alchemist mid-experiment, surrounded by volatile apparatus. The design was well-received by the player base for its efficiency and unique synergy within red-aligned decks. Its inclusion in the Starter Commander Decks, specifically as card number 162, solidified its status as an accessible and reliable engine for newer players and established casual Commander groups alike.
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