Vodalian War Machine
Fallen Empires 32 • rare
- Set
- Fallen Empires
- Collector number
- 32
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Amy Weber
- Market price
- $0.57
What it does
Defender (This creature can't attack.)
Tap an untapped Merfolk you control: This creature can attack this turn as though it didn't have defender.
Tap an untapped Merfolk you control: This creature gets +2/+1 until end of turn.
When this creature dies, destroy all Merfolk tapped this turn to pay for its abilities.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Vodalian War Machine was released in 1994 as part of the Fallen Empires expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was designed to explore the lore of the war-torn continent of Sarpadia, focusing on the declining empires of the Merfolk, Thrulls, Goblins, and Order of Leitbur. The card represents the military might of the Vodalian Merfolk, a faction struggling to maintain their dominance amidst the ecological and political collapse of their homeland.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Brian Snoddy, whose work helped define the dark, gothic, and earthy aesthetic prevalent in early Magic sets. Snoddy’s depiction of the mechanical contraption emphasizes the industrial desperation of the Vodalians, capturing a gritty, functional design that stands in contrast to the more ethereal nature of earlier Merfolk portrayals. Upon release, the set was noted for its unconventional mechanics and distinct art direction, leaving a lasting mark on the game's formative visual identity.
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