Karn's Bastion is a rare land card from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Commander subset of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, designed to support counter-based strategies.
Karn's Bastion
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan • Commander
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Karn's Bastion (card number 339) is a distinct land card featured in the Commander subset of Magic: The Gathering's The Lost Caverns of Ixalan expansion, released in 2023. Illustrated by Adam Paquette, this card serves as a foundational resource for players focusing on counter synergies. As a land with a mana value of zero, it provides basic colorless mana while offering a powerful secondary ability: for four mana, players can proliferate counters on permanents or players. This mechanic allows for the addition of extra counters of any kind currently present, making it a versatile tool for enhancing existing effects. Collectors and deck builders alike appreciate this card for its strategic depth and its connection to the legendary planeswalker Karn. Its inclusion in the Commander subset highlights its importance in multiplayer formats where counter interactions are frequent. For those building their Magic: The Gathering collections, this release represents a key piece for enthusiasts of strategic land cards and the broader Lost Caverns of Ixalan narrative. The card's design and functionality make it a sought-after addition for both casual and competitive players looking to expand their resource management options.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#339
Featured Subject
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Featured
Karn's Bastion
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Adam Paquette
Card Stock
English
Land
Card Text
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{T}: Add {C}. {4}, {T}: Proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.)
"I can't protect everyone here. But those I can, I will." —Karn