Gaze into the Future with the Palantir!
Embrace the power of foresight with the Palantir of Orthanc. This legendary artifact provides a unique way to engineer your game strategy. By placing an influence counter at the end of your turn, you can manipulate the fate of your opponent while potentially drawing cards for yourself. Think of it as a game of chess where each move is calculated and impactful. If your opponent falters, you could even gain a significant advantage by milling their deck—an excellent synergy with cards like Millstone or Dimir Machinations that thrive on deck manipulation.
Not only does the Palantir offer strategic depth, but its extended art version adds an aesthetic touch to any collection. Its ability to force your opponent's hand while gaining insights into your own deck can shift the tide of battle, especially in formats where card draw is king. The duel becomes a dance of wits, and with this mythical relic in play, you’ll be a step ahead of your foes.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {3}
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Card Type: Artifact
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Subtypes: Legendary
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Card Text / Rules Text: At the beginning of your end step, put an influence counter on Palantir of Orthanc and scry 2. Then target opponent may have you draw a card. If that player doesn’t, you mill X cards, where X is the number of influence counters on Palantir of Orthanc, and that player loses life equal to the number of those cards.
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Power / Toughness: N/A
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Loyalty: N/A
