Void’s Edge: Sphere of Annihilation
The Sphere of Annihilation is a formidable artifact that reshapes the battlefield with calculated precision. Entering play laden with void counters equal to your chosen X value, it steadily erases threats in a sweeping purge at each upkeep. This artifact’s ability to exile creatures and planeswalkers with mana value up to the number of void counters makes it a versatile tool for controlling the board, particularly effective against lower-cost creatures and aggressive strategies. It also removes relevant cards from graveyards, shutting down recursion and denying opponents second chances.
Leveraging Sphere of Annihilation alongside cards that manipulate counters or enhance artifact synergies can amplify its impact dramatically. Think of pairing it with proliferate mechanics or support cards that benefit from exiling permanents. Its unique timing, triggering at the start of your upkeep, invites strategic plays that force opponents to think twice before committing to the board state in the late game. A staple for those who appreciate methodical, inexorable control, this sphere proves that obliteration can be measured and precise.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {X}{B}
- Card Type: Artifact
- Subtypes: —
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Card Text / Rules Text: Sphere of Annihilation enters the battlefield with X void counters on it.
At the beginning of your upkeep, exile Sphere of Annihilation, all creatures and planeswalkers with mana value less than or equal to the number of void counters on it, and all creature and planeswalker cards in graveyards with mana value less than or equal to the number of void counters on it. - Power / Toughness: —
- Loyalty: —