The details of Throne of the Grim Captain // The Grim Captain, a 2023 Magic: The Gathering legendary artifact from the Lost Caverns of Ixalan expansion.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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Throne of the Grim Captain // The Grim Captain stands as a unique dual-faced legendary artifact within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Released in 2023 as part of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan expansion, this card occupies card number 266 in the set. Its design allows players to interact with the game through a transformative mechanic, bridging two distinct states of play. The front side, Throne of the Grim Captain, offers a straightforward effect that allows the controller to mill two cards from their library by activating its ability. This provides a steady resource advantage, helping to dig deeper into the deck for key components. The card’s true potential is realized through its transformation feature, which unlocks the second face, The Grim Captain. Transforming into The Grim Captain requires a specific and demanding ritual. Players must exile the artifact itself, along with four specific permanents or cards from among their graveyard: a Dinosaur, a Merfolk, a Pirate, and a Vampire. Once these conditions are met, the Grim Captain returns to the battlefield under the controller's ownership. This craft ability encourages strategic deck building, rewarding collectors and players who build around these specific creature types. For collectors, this card represents a significant piece of Magic: The Gathering history from the 2023 era. The intricate mechanics and thematic depth of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan make it a sought-after item for enthusiasts looking to complete their set collections or explore complex gameplay strategies. Whether for competitive play or catalog completion, Throne of the Grim Captain // The Grim Captain offers a compelling experience for dedicated fans of the trading card game.
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Magic: The Gathering
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Tiffany Turrill
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English
{2}
Legendary Artifact
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{T}: Mill two cards. Craft with a Dinosaur, a Merfolk, a Pirate, and a Vampire {4} ({4}, Exile this artifact, Exile the four from among permanents you control and/or cards in your graveyard: Return this card transformed under its owner's control. Craft only as a sorcery.)
