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Maelstrom Nexus is a Mythic Rare Enchantment from the 2022 Dominaria United Commander subset, offering powerful cascade mechanics across all five colors.

Maelstrom Nexus

2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Dominaria United • Commander

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Product Overview

Description

Released in 2022 as part of the Dominaria United Commander subset, Maelstrom Nexus stands out as a formidable five-color Enchantment in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This Mythic Rare card, designated as number 159 in the DMC set, is designed for players seeking to maximize the potential of diverse mana pools. Its five-color identity allows it to be included in decks that utilize White, Blue, Black, Red, and Green mana, providing significant flexibility for strategic gameplay. The core appeal of Maelstrom Nexus lies in its unique ability to enhance your spellcasting throughout the game. Each turn, the first spell you cast triggers a cascade effect, allowing you to exile cards from the top of your library until you find a nonland card with a lower mana cost. This mechanism enables you to cast that card without paying its mana cost, potentially creating explosive plays and drawing additional cards. The exiled cards are then placed on the bottom of your library in a random order, adding an element of variance to your strategy. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek Maelstrom Nexus for its high rarity and versatility within the Commander format. As a Mythic Rare, it represents one of the most valuable and sought-after cards in the Dominaria United Commander expansion. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your library of iconic cards, Maelstrom Nexus offers both mechanical depth and aesthetic appeal. Its five-color nature makes it a centerpiece for any deck aiming to leverage the full spectrum of magical possibilities.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2022

Series

Dominaria United

Subset

Commander

Subset Type

Subset

Card Number

#159

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Mythic Rare

Artist

Steven Belledin

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}

Type

Enchantment

Color

B, G, R, U, W

Card Text

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The first spell you cast each turn has cascade. (When you cast your first spell, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card that costs less. You may cast it without paying its mana cost. Put the exiled cards on the bottom in a random order.)

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mana cost of Maelstrom Nexus?

Maelstrom Nexus has a mana cost of {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}, requiring one mana of each of the five colors to cast.

How does the cascade mechanic work on Maelstrom Nexus?

The first spell you cast each turn triggers cascade, allowing you to exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card with a lower mana cost. You may cast that card without paying its mana cost.

What rarity is Maelstrom Nexus in Dominaria United Commander?

Maelstrom Nexus is a Mythic Rare card, numbered 159 in the Dominaria United Commander subset.

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