The 2011 New Phyrexia expansion features the powerful artifact Omen Machine, card number 148, known for its game-changing exile mechanics.
Omen Machine
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • New Phyrexia
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Released in 2011 as part of the New Phyrexia set, the Omen Machine (card number 148) is a formidable six-mana Artifact in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by David Rapoza, this card transforms the draw step, forcing players to exile the top card of their library. If that card is a land, it enters the battlefield; otherwise, it is cast for free, offering a dynamic shift in resource management. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek this card for its strategic depth and the distinct mechanical identity it brings to artifact-heavy decks. As a key piece within the New Phyrexia block, the Omen Machine represents a pivotal moment in the game's design history, appealing to those who appreciate complex interactions and thematic consistency. Its ability to manipulate the game state makes it a valuable addition to any serious collection focused on the era's innovative mechanics. For investors and hobbyists alike, this product serves as a tangible link to the evolving landscape of competitive play and strategic storytelling that defines the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Omen Machine
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Magic: The Gathering
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David Rapoza
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English
{6}
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Players can't draw cards. At the beginning of each player's draw step, that player exiles the top card of their library. If it's a land card, the player puts it onto the battlefield. Otherwise, the player casts it without paying its mana cost if able.