This Mythic Rare Legendary Creature from the 2023 Phyrexia: All Will Be One expansion features Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines, a pivotal Phyrexian Praetor.
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Phyrexia: All Will Be One
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Description
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines serves as a formidable presence in the Magic: The Gathering card game, specifically within the 2023 Phyrexia: All Will Be One expansion. As card number 414, this Mythic Rare Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor commands a mana cost of four generic mana and one white mana. Its imposing 4/7 power and toughness make it a resilient board presence that players can leverage for long-term strategic advantage. Elesh Norn's abilities fundamentally alter how the game flows by amplifying friendly triggers while suppressing enemy interactions. When a permanent enters the battlefield and causes a triggered ability of a permanent you control to trigger, that ability triggers an additional time. This amplification effect allows collectors and players to build synergistic decks that reward frequent card advantage and repeated effects. Furthermore, Elesh Norn neutralizes the disruptive potential of opponents by ensuring that permanents entering the battlefield do not cause abilities of permanents your opponents control to trigger. This defensive utility makes the card highly valued in competitive circles for controlling the pace of the game and limiting opponent strategy. For collectors focused on high-rarity cards, this Mythic Rare release represents a key component of the set's hierarchy. Whether you are drafting a Phyrexian-themed deck or seeking premium cards for your binder, finding authentic, high-quality versions of this Praetor is essential. The distinct rules text and powerful gameplay mechanics ensure that Elesh Norn remains a relevant and sought-after figure among Magic: The Gathering collectors and players alike.
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Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Martina Fačková
Card Stock
Ph
{4}{W}
Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor
4 / 7
W
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Vigilance If a permanent entering causes a triggered ability of a permanent you control to trigger, that ability triggers an additional time. Permanents entering don't cause abilities of permanents your opponents control to trigger.
FAQ
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What are the abilities of Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines?
Elesh Norn amplifies your own triggered abilities whenever a permanent enters the battlefield, causing them to trigger an additional time. Simultaneously, it prevents permanents entering the battlefield from triggering abilities controlled by your opponents, effectively shutting down their enter-the-battlefield effects.
What type of card is Elesh Norn in Magic: The Gathering?
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines is a Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor card from the 2023 Phyrexia: All Will Be One set. It is a white mana card with a mana value of five and is classified as a Mythic Rare card within the expansion.
Who illustrated the card art for Elesh Norn?
The card art for Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines was created by artist Martina Fačková.
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