The details of Thousand-Year Elixir, the 236th card from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Commander Anthology. This artifact provides key utility for untapping creatures and granting haste.
Thousand-Year Elixir
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Anthology
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Description
Thousand-Year Elixir is a distinct artifact card found in Magic: The Gathering's Commander Anthology set, released in 2017. Identified by the set code CMA and card number 236, this piece of the game offers strategic depth for players building their commanders. As a three-mana cost artifact, it provides two powerful abilities that enhance creature interaction and board presence. The card allows you to activate abilities of creatures you control as though they possessed haste. This means your units can attack or use activated abilities immediately upon entering the battlefield, bypassing the usual summoning sickness restriction. Additionally, the card includes a tap ability costing one mana to untap any target creature, offering flexibility in managing your resources during critical turns. These mechanics make it a valuable tool for decks that rely on frequent creature activation. The flavor text adds narrative depth, describing the paradox of a giant needing the very energy of the tonic to take a sip. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering appreciate this card for its elegant mechanics and iconic status within the Commander format. Whether you are building a new deck or expanding your collection, Thousand-Year Elixir represents a solid addition for those who enjoy utility artifacts that impact the flow of the game. Its straightforward rules text and versatile effects ensure it remains a recognizable and respected part of the Commander Anthology lineup.
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Thousand-Year Elixir
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Magic: The Gathering
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Richard Sardinha
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English
{3}
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You may activate abilities of creatures you control as though those creatures had haste. {1}, {T}: Untap target creature.
Paradoxically, to tilt the massive jug for a sip, you'd need the energy of the giant's tonic.















