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The Maelstrom — Planechase Planes #23
The Maelstrom is a common Plane — Alara from Planechase Planes (2009), collector number 23, illustrated by James Paick.
The Maelstrom price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Number
- 23
- Rarity
- Common
- Colour
- Colourless
- Illustrator
- James Paick
- Released
- 4 September 2009
What The Maelstrom does
When you planeswalk to The Maelstrom and at the beginning of your upkeep, you may reveal the top card of your library. If a permanent card is revealed this way, 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.
Format legality
Other printings of The Maelstrom
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 |  The Maelstrom Plane — Alara | Planechase Anthology Planes 2016 | Common | €2.72 |
All 2 The Maelstrom printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is The Maelstrom from Planechase Planes worth?
About €1.73 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of The Maelstrom are there?
2 English paper printings, from Planechase Anthology Planes to Planechase Planes. The cheapest right now is the Planechase Planes printing.
Is The Maelstrom legal in Commander?
No, it is not legal in Commander right now.
Who illustrated The Maelstrom (Planechase Planes)?
James Paick.
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