The 2017 Ixalan Promos Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca (249s) is a foil Magic: The Gathering artifact card featuring a transformative gameplay mechanic.
Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Ixalan Promos
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Released in 2017 as part of the Ixalan Promos set, the Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca stands as a distinct artifact within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number 249s, this promo card features a foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors who value the tactile and aesthetic qualities of premium finishes. The card is designed with a split card layout, allowing it to transform from one state to another during gameplay, a mechanic that adds strategic depth to its physical design. As a Magic: The Gathering artifact, the Thaumatic Compass offers a unique utility that appeals to both players and collectors. Its primary function involves searching your library for a basic land card, revealing it to your hand, and then shuffling the library, providing essential resource acceleration. The card’s transformative nature is triggered at the beginning of the end step if you control seven or more lands, shifting it into its second face, Spires of Orazca. This dual-state design is a hallmark of the Ixalan Promos series, rewarding collectors who appreciate the intricate mechanics embedded within the set. For fans of the Magic: The Gathering universe, the Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca represents a tangible piece of the game's lore and strategy. The card's foil treatment, combined with its strategic utility, makes it a sought-after item for those building specialized collections or seeking unique artifacts for their decks. Collectors often look for this card to complete their Ixalan Promos collection or to add a versatile artifact to their Magic: The Gathering library. Whether for gameplay utility or as a collectible artifact, the Thaumatic Compass remains a notable entry in the 2017 promo landscape.
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Magic: The Gathering
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Yeong-Hao Han
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English
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{2}
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{3}, {T}: Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. At the beginning of your end step, if you control seven or more lands, transform this artifact.
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