The 1993 Intl. Collectors' Edition Cyclopean Tomb card from Magic: The Gathering. This rare artifact card, illustrated by Anson Maddocks, is a cornerstone for vintage TCG enthusiasts and set completists.
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Intl. Collectors' Edition
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Released in 1993 as part of the International Collectors' Edition, Cyclopean Tomb holds a distinct place in the early history of Magic: The Gathering. Identified as card number 241 in the Intl. Collectors' Edition set, this rare artifact card offers collectors a tangible connection to the game’s foundational era. The card’s design and typography reflect the unique aesthetic standards of the International Collectors' Edition, which is often distinguished by its specific border and text box styling compared to other early printings. As a rare artifact with a mana cost of four, Cyclopean Tomb provides a strategic resource for players who appreciate the game's complex mechanics. The card allows players to place mire counters on non-Swamp lands, effectively converting them into Swamp mana sources during their upkeep. This ability introduces a layer of strategic depth, allowing for resource manipulation that can influence long-term board states. The card’s resolution also triggers a lasting effect, requiring the removal of mire counters from affected lands at the beginning of subsequent upkeeps, adding a persistent tactical element to gameplay. Collectors value this card not only for its gameplay utility but also for its historical significance. The International Collectors' Edition was a limited release that catered to dedicated fans, making cards like Cyclopean Tomb highly sought after for vintage collections. The artwork by Anson Maddocks further enhances its appeal, contributing to the card's overall desirability among enthusiasts of classic trading card games. Whether you are building a complete set of the Intl. Collectors' Edition or seeking specific artifacts for your Magic: The Gathering library, this card represents a significant acquisition. Its enduring presence in the game's lore and mechanics makes it a staple for serious collectors and players alike.
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Cyclopean Tomb
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{4}
Artifact
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{2}, {T}: Put a mire counter on target non-Swamp land. That land is a Swamp for as long as it has a mire counter on it. Activate only during your upkeep. When this artifact is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, at the beginning of each of your upkeeps for the rest of the game, remove all mire counters from a land that a mire counter was put onto with this artifact but that a mire counter has not been removed from with this artifact.
