Magic's Reality Fracture Revives a 16-Year-Old Commander Card From an Erased Timeline
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Published Aug 14, 2026, 5:21 AM EDT
Ever wondered what would have happened if the Phyrexians didn't take over Mirrodin?
One of MTG Reality Fracture's best Commander cards is a surprising throwback
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