Peer Into the Palantir
Unleash the power of foresight with the Palantir of Orthanc, a legendary artifact that channels the enigmatic energy of the seeing stones. For a mere {3}, this artifact becomes a strategic cornerstone in your deck, offering a unique way to influence the game. At the beginning of your end step, you can scry 2, setting up your draws with precision. But the real twist comes when you choose an opponent to reveal a card from their library. If they don’t have a card to draw, you’ll mill them for X cards, where X is the number of influence counters on the Palantir. Watch as you manipulate fate itself, leaving your adversaries scrambling.
With its synergy with cards like Thassa's Oracle or Jace, the Mind Sculptor, the Palantir of Orthanc can create a game-altering strategy that keeps your opponents on their toes. Whether you’re crafting a control deck or a mill strategy, this artifact can tip the scales in your favor, all while immersing your gameplay in the rich lore of Middle-earth. The wisdom held within its depths is not just for the wise; it’s a tool for every strategist at the table.
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 (Printed): At the beginning of your end step, put an influence counter on Palantír of Orthanc and scry 2. Then target opponent may reveal a card. If that player doesn’t, you mill X cards, where X is the number of influence counters on Palantír of Orthanc, and that player loses life equal to the total mana value of those cards.
