Lair of the Ashen Idol is Card 24 from the Planechase 2012 Planes set, serving as a distinct Azgol Plane for Magic: The Gathering gameplay.
Lair of the Ashen Idol
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Planechase 2012 Planes
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Lair of the Ashen Idol, designated as Card 24 in the Planechase 2012 Planes set, serves as a foundational Azgol Plane for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. Released in 2012, this common card introduces the Azgol subtype, offering a unique strategic layer to the planar dice mechanics that defined the Planechase format. Designed by Philip Straub, the card provides a specific battlefield dynamic that appeals to collectors interested in the evolution of the game's alternate formats. For players building decks around the Planechase system, Lair of the Ashen Idol offers distinct interaction through its upkeep trigger, requiring a creature sacrifice to planeswalk or activating chaos effects that generate Zombie tokens. This mechanical depth makes it a notable inclusion for those seeking to complete their Planechase 2012 Planes collection or enhance their strategic options. The card’s identity as a common plane ensures it remains an accessible yet essential component for collectors documenting the brand's experimental eras. Whether you are tracking the history of Magic: The Gathering expansions or curating a focused set of planar cards, this release represents a tangible piece of the game's design history.
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Lair of the Ashen Idol
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Philip Straub
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English
Plane — Azgol
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At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice a creature. If you can't, planeswalk. Whenever chaos ensues, any number of target players each create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token.