Mercadian Atlas is a rare artifact card from the 1999 Mercadian Masques expansion, featuring unique end-step drawing mechanics designed for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
Mercadian Atlas
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Mercadian Masques
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Released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion, the Mercadian Atlas stands as a distinctive artifact within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Dan Frazier, this #305 card in the Mercadian Masques set functions as a Book-type artifact with a mana cost of five. Its gameplay mechanic allows players to draw a card during their end step if they have not played a land that turn, offering strategic utility that has captivated TCG enthusiasts for decades. Collectors value the Mercadian Atlas for its clever design and its role in the Mercadian saga storyline. For investors and hobbyists, adding this piece to a collection provides a tangible connection to the game's rich lore and mechanical innovation. The card's enduring appeal lies in its ability to impact gameplay while serving as a key component for those completing the Mercadian Masques set. Whether you are building a themed deck or expanding your archive of classic Magic cards, the Mercadian Atlas offers both historical significance and functional depth.
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Mercadian Atlas
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Dan Frazier
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English
{5}
Artifact — Book
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At the beginning of your end step, if you didn't play a land this turn, you may draw a card.
One may as well chart the clouds as try to map Mercadia.