Identify this 2014 Magic: The Gathering Rare artifact from the Khans of Tarkir expansion, featuring Erica Yang's design and a strategic milling mechanic.
Altar of the Brood
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Khans of Tarkir
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The Altar of the Brood (Card #216) is a notable Rare artifact from Magic: The Gathering's Khans of Tarkir expansion, released in 2014. Designed by Erica Yang, this single-mana investment offers a compelling strategic advantage for players and collectors alike. As an Artifact, it fits seamlessly into various deck archetypes, providing a consistent engine that triggers whenever another permanent you control enters the battlefield. This effect forces each opponent to mill a card, creating immediate pressure and disrupting their resources without consuming additional mana. Collectors value this card not only for its gameplay utility but also for its place within the Khans of Tarkir era, a period celebrated for its deep world-building and thematic consistency. The card's rarity designation makes it a sought-after component for those building complete sets or seeking specific artifacts for competitive play. For investors in trading card games, this release represents a tangible piece of TCG history, bridging the gap between casual collection and strategic depth. Whether you are completing a Khans of Tarkir set or hunting for efficient artifact synergies, the Altar of the Brood remains a significant entry in the Magic: The Gathering canon.
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Altar of the Brood
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Magic: The Gathering
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Erica Yang
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English
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Whenever another permanent you control enters, each opponent mills a card.
Supplicants offer flesh and silver, flowers and blood. The altar takes what it will, eyes gleaming with unspoken promises.