
planechase · Planechase Planes
The Maelstrom
23/40 • common • illus. James Paick
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About The Maelstrom
The Maelstrom (card #23) is a common card from the Planechase Planes set in the Magic: The Gathering Trading Card Game. It is the 23rd of 40 cards in the base set. It carries a rarity of common, which determines how often it appears in booster packs. The Planechase Planes set belongs to the planechase series and was released in 2009. Its artwork was illustrated by James Paick. Track its full price history, compare raw and graded values, browse other printings, and find live listings below.
Card details
- Set
- Planechase Planes
- Number
- #23 of 40
- Rarity
- common
- Artist
- James Paick
- Year
- 2009
- Game
- Magic: The Gathering
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Card details
- Type
- Plane — Alara
- Mana value
- 0
- Rarity
- common
- Artist
- James Paick
- Released
- 4 Sept 2009
Oracle text
When you planeswalk to The Maelstrom and at the beginning of your upkeep, you may reveal the top card of your library. If it's a permanent card, you may put it onto the battlefield. If you revealed a card but didn't put it onto the battlefield, put it on the bottom of your library. Whenever chaos ensues, return target permanent card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
FAQs about The Maelstrom
What set is The Maelstrom from?
The Maelstrom is card #23 from the Planechase Planes set (released 2009).
How rare is The Maelstrom?
The Maelstrom is a common card.
What year was The Maelstrom released?
The Planechase Planes set was released in 2009.
Where can I buy The Maelstrom?
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