The collectible Magic: The Gathering card Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca from the 2017 Ixalan set. This rare foil artifact features a strategic transform mechanic.
Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Ixalan
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Description
Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca is a rare foil card that captures the essence of exploration and arcane discovery central to the set's theme. Designed with a transform mechanic, this artifact begins as a tool for resource generation, allowing its controller to search their library for a basic land card. As the game progresses and more lands are played, it transforms into Spires of Orazca, reflecting its narrative role in uncovering the secrets of the drowned civilization. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out foil versions of cards from the Ixalan set for their visual appeal and finish. The artwork by Yeong-Hao Han brings the mystical compass to life, making it a desirable addition to any focused collection. Whether you are building a deck around the mechanics of the set or collecting complete sets of rare cards, this double-faced card offers both gameplay utility and aesthetic value. Its unique design and foil treatment make it a standout piece for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
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Card Details
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Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Yeong-Hao Han
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}
Artifact
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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
FAQ
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What does the Thaumatic Compass card do in Magic: The Gathering?
The Thaumatic Compass is an artifact that allows you to search your library for a basic land card by paying three mana and tapping it. Once you control seven or more lands, it transforms into Spires of Orazca, reflecting its dual nature as both a tool and a destination.
What set is the Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca from?
This card appears in the Ixalan expansion, which was released in 2017. It is card number 249 in the set and is classified as a Rare with a foil finish.
Who illustrated the Thaumatic Compass card?
The artwork for the Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca was created by Yeong-Hao Han, known for his detailed and atmospheric illustrations in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
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