The 2017 Magic: The Gathering Ixalan rare artifact card #249, Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca, illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han. This transform card features a generic mana cost of {2} and a mana value of 2.
Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Ixalan
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Description
The 2017 Magic: The Gathering Ixalan rare artifact card #249 is Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca. Illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han, this card features a mana cost of {2} and a mana value of 2. It utilizes a transform layout to represent its dual nature within the Ixalan set. Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca appears in The catalog as a key identifier for collectors seeking specific entries from the Ixalan expansion. The card number 249 and its rare rarity make it a distinct component for those tracking the full set roster. The artifact type defines its mechanical role, while the transform layout provides a unique structural element for gameplay. The catalog includes detailed metadata for every card, allowing for accurate searches based on set, card number, and artist.
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Yeong-Hao Han
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English
{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.
"Clearly, it indicates the aetheric azimuth of . . ." —Jace Beleren
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What is the mana cost of Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca?
The mana cost for Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca is {2}. This generic mana cost results in a mana value of 2.
Who illustrated the Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca card?
The card Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca was illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han for the Ixalan set.
What type of card is Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca?
Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca is an Artifact card in Magic: The Gathering. It features a transform layout, allowing it to change its characteristics during gameplay.
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