The Millennium Calendar

Description

The Millennium Calendar, numbered 257 in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering The Lost Caverns of Ixalan set, stands out as a legendary artifact with a distinct mechanical identity. Designed by Zoltan Boros and printed as a foil mythic rare, this card offers a unique gameplay experience centered around accumulation rather than immediate impact. As a TCG card, it functions as a slow-burning engine that rewards patience and strategic foresight. The card’s primary ability triggers during the untap step, placing time counters on the Calendar for every permanent you untap. This mechanic encourages players to build a wide board state, as the more permanents under their control, the faster the counters accumulate. Once sufficient counters are present, players can activate the card’s second ability by paying two mana and tapping it to double the existing number of time counters. This doubling effect allows for exponential growth, turning a modest board presence into a game-ending threat. The ultimate payoff arrives when The Millennium Calendar holds 1,000 or more time counters. At that point, the card is sacrificed, and each opponent loses 1,000 life, effectively ending the game. This dramatic finish makes it a memorable piece for any Magic: The Gathering collection. Collectors of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan often seek this mythic rare for its striking foil finish and its status as one of the most powerful win conditions in the format’s history. Whether building a themed deck or completing the set, The Millennium Calendar represents a pinnacle of artifact design in modern Magic.