Izzet Generatorium: Energize Your Draw
Izzet Generatorium is a compact engine for energy focused play, designed for Modern Horizons 3. It redefines how you grow energy by replacing each energy counter you would gain with that many plus one instead, giving you a steadier boost as the game progresses. That extra energy translates into more options for spells and accelerants, helping you keep tempo and pressure in the mid game. In practice, the artifact rewards careful sequencing and efficient use of energy to push ahead of slower plans.
On top of the energy bonus, the card offers a straightforward draw payoff: you can tap to draw a card, with an activation condition tied to your energy usage this turn. Specifically, you can pay {R} to draw if you’ve paid or lost four energy this turn. The design mirrors Izzet’s approach to improvisation—convert energy into card advantage when the moment matters, without overcomplicating the line between mana, energy, and tempo.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {U}{R}
- Card Type – Artifact
- Subtypes – None
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): If you would get one or more {E} (energy counters), you get that many plus one {E} instead. {R}: Draw a card. Activate only if you've paid or lost four energy this turn.
- Power / Toughness – N/A
