Idol of Oblivion — Token Engine with Eldrazi Payoff
Idol of Oblivion is a compact artifact that slots cleanly into token focused Commander builds. Tap to draw a card only after you have produced a token this turn which encourages synergies with anthem effects, sacrifice outlets and token generators. The card rewards active board interaction rather than passivity and gives you card flow as you convert board presence into resources.
Its secondary ability trades the artifact itself and a significant mana investment for a 10 10 colorless Eldrazi token. That offers a reliable late game finish or a decisive swing when combined with cards that blink artifacts or reduce activation costs. In lore the idol acts as a conduit to vast oblivion and in play it performs a similar role turning transient tokens into a singular threat that changes the tempo of a game.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}
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Card Type – Artifact
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Subtypes –
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – {T}: Draw a card. Activate only if you created a token this turn.
8, {T}, Sacrifice Idol of Oblivion: Create a 10/10 colorless Eldrazi creature token.
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