Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift (card 373) from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Lost Caverns of Ixalan expansion. This Legendary Artifact features a unique double-faced design that transforms during gameplay.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift stands as a distinctive Legendary Artifact within the 2023 Magic: The Gathering expansion, The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Identified as card number 373 in the set, this rare card offers collectors a compelling piece of modern TCG history featuring a dynamic double-faced layout. The card's identity is anchored by its striking red mana cost and its position within the Ixalan block's rich narrative universe. The gameplay mechanics of Brass's Tunnel-Grinder make it a noteworthy addition to any collection. Upon entering the battlefield, the card allows players to discard a chosen number of cards to draw an equal amount plus one, providing immediate card advantage. As the game progresses, the card gains value through a unique tracking system: if the player has "descended" by putting permanent cards into their graveyard, the card accumulates bore counters. Once it reaches three counters, it transforms into its second face, Tecutlan, the Searing Rift, altering its role in the match. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering, this card represents more than just a functional game piece; it is a tangible connection to the creative vision of artist Cristi Balanescu. Collectors often seek out specific cards from this era to complete their sets or to appreciate the artistic and mechanical innovation of the 2023 release. Whether you are building a comprehensive library of the Ixalan block or looking to add a unique artifact to your roster, Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan offers significant collector appeal. Its dual nature and strategic depth make it a standout item for fans of the game.
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Cristi Balanescu
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English
{2}{R}
Legendary Artifact
R
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When Brass's Tunnel-Grinder enters, discard any number of cards, then draw that many cards plus one. At the beginning of your end step, if you descended this turn, put a bore counter on Brass's Tunnel-Grinder. Then if there are three or more bore counters on it, remove those counters and transform it. (You descended if a permanent card was put into your graveyard from anywhere.)
