The Parallax Nexus foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2000 Nemesis expansion. This rare Black enchantment offers a unique exile mechanic and iconic artwork.
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Nemesis
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The Parallax Nexus stands as a distinctive artifact within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, originally released in the 2000 Nemesis expansion. As card number 63 in the set, this rare Black enchantment is instantly recognizable to veteran players by its bold foil finish and the striking artwork by Greg Staples. Collectors often seek out Nemesis set cards for their cohesive dark fantasy aesthetic and the pivotal role they played in shaping the game's early strategic landscape. Mechanically, Parallax Nexus offers a complex interplay of risk and reward that has captivated players for decades. The card enters the battlefield with five fade counters, meaning it will eventually be sacrificed unless its owner actively maintains it. By removing a counter during their upkeep, the controller can force an opponent to exile a card from their hand, effectively removing a key resource from the game. This interaction creates a tense dynamic, as the user must balance the card's temporary presence against the strategic advantage of disrupting their opponent's hand. The card's final ability ensures that the game state resets when the Nexus leaves play, returning all exiled cards to their owners' hands. This creates a unique cycle of exile and return that adds depth to the card's legacy. Whether you are looking to complete a Nemesis set collection, build a themed deck, or simply appreciate the artistic and mechanical design of early 2000s cards, this product provides access to a significant piece of TCG history. The combination of its rare status, iconic illustrator, and complex gameplay rules makes Parallax Nexus a notable item for any serious collector or player.
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Parallax Nexus
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Greg Staples
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{B}
Enchantment
B
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Fading 5 (This enchantment enters with five fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.) Remove a fade counter from this enchantment: Target opponent exiles a card from their hand. Activate only as a sorcery. When this enchantment leaves the battlefield, each player returns to their hand all cards they own exiled with it.
