Thomas Edison

Icons of mtg
Thomas Edison image
setminmtgo
-$ 0.000.0 tix
Icons of mtg
Icons of mtg
Icons of mtg
Icons of mtg
Icons of mtg
Spoilers Random card Advanced search Card edit
NameThomas Edison
TypeCharacter
DescriptionIcons of mtg You may discard a Character from your Reserve. If you do, I activate one of its Icons of mtg abilities as if it was mine.
Flavor"Thanks to MY new invention, the city is safe!"
SetSeeds of Unity #AX-090-C
WallpaperThomas Edison Crop image WallpaperDownload wallpaper
ImageThomas Edison Full hd imageDownload image
0%
User score (0)

Legality between formats

Table of contents

About Thomas Edison

Thomas Edison, Character, first released in September 2026 in the set Seeds of Unity.

Thomas Edison best fits an Axiom toolbox or combo deck that deliberately fills its Reserve with Characters carrying powerful `r` abilities, especially effects that generate resources, draw cards, remove opposing permanents, or create several bodies, while also benefiting from discard synergies; however, a five-cost investment for a conditional, setup-dependent effect makes it too slow and inconsistent for most competitive lists. There is no universally better card for copying Reserve abilities because Edison is uniquely flexible, but Axiom decks generally get more reliable value from dedicated five-cost threats such as **Brassbug Hub** or other cards that immediately advance the board without requiring a Character in Reserve, so Edison should only see play as a one-of or build-around inclusion in a deck specifically constructed around high-impact Reserve abilities, and should otherwise be left out.

Reactions

0

0 Comments

User profile image

Be the first to comment

Frequently asked questions about Thomas Edison

What type of card is Thomas Edison?

Thomas Edison is a Character card in Altered.

What is the effect of Thomas Edison?

{J} You may discard a Character from your Reserve. If you do, I activate one of its {r} abilities as if it was mine.

What is the original set of Thomas Edison?

Thomas Edison was first released in the set Seeds of Unity.

What is the legality of Thomas Edison?

Legality depends on the tournament format -- Thomas Edison can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.