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The dual-faced artifact Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 The List set, offering strategic land retrieval and transformation.

Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca

2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The List

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Product Overview

Description

The Magic: The Gathering trading card game continues to evolve with unique additions like Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca, released in 2023 as part of The List. This card, designated as XLN-249, serves as a functional artifact that bridges resource management with late-game potential. For collectors of modern TCG expansions, understanding the utility of such cards adds depth to the appreciation of the game's mechanical diversity. In gameplay, Thaumatic Compass provides a flexible ability for players to search their library for a basic land card, revealing it before shuffling it back into their deck. This function supports deck consistency, a key element for competitive play. The card features a transform mechanic, meaning it changes its characteristics during the game. Specifically, if a player controls seven or more lands by their end step, the card transforms into Spires of Orazca, introducing a new set of abilities that reflect its evolved state. Collectors interested in The List set will find this card notable for its accessibility and design. The List is known for reprinting older cards in a new frame, and this artifact represents the intersection of nostalgia and modern mechanics. The artist Yeong-Hao Han contributed to the visual presentation, though the card's value often lies in its mechanical role within various formats. Whether you are building a collection of artifacts or focusing on the broader scope of Magic: The Gathering's 2023 releases, Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca stands out for its strategic depth. Its dual nature appeals to players who enjoy cards that grow in power as the game progresses. For those looking to complete their set of The List cards or acquire key artifacts, this product is a significant addition.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2023

Series

The List

Card Number

#XLN-249

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Yeong-Hao Han

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{2}

Type

Artifact

Card Text

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{3}, {T}: Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. At the beginning of your end step, if you control seven or more lands, transform this artifact.

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FAQ

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What is the transform mechanic on Thaumatic Compass?

The transform mechanic allows the card to change into Spires of Orazca during the game. This change occurs at the beginning of your end step if you control seven or more lands, shifting the card's abilities to reflect its new form.

How does Thaumatic Compass help with deck building?

This artifact allows you to search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. This ability helps maintain land consistency, ensuring you have the resources needed to cast spells effectively.

What set is Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca from?

Thaumatic Compass // Spires of Orazca is part of The List, released in 2023. It is designated as card number XLN-249 and is an artifact that features a unique design typical of the set's reprints.

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