TCG Playability
Artifact
Planeswalkers you control have "[0]: Proliferate" and "[−12]: Take an extra turn after this one." Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, choose a counter on target permanent. Put an additional counter of that kind on that permanent.
Ichormoon Gauntlet is a powerful artifact that transforms your planeswalker strategy into a consistent threat generation and tempo engine. This three-mana investment grants all your planeswalkers two new abilities: a repeatable proliferate effect that accelerates your planeswalker loyalty accumulation, and most importantly, a game-ending ultimate ability that grants an extra turn after just twelve loyalty increments. Beyond the planeswalker synergy, the gauntlet's second ability triggers whenever you cast any noncreature spell, allowing you to place additional counters on permanents you control. This creates immediate value in limited formats and scales exponentially in constructed play. For control-heavy strategies running planeswalkers like Teferi or other loyalty-focused walkers, Ichormoon Gauntlet becomes a win condition that demands immediate removal from opponents. The artifact pairs beautifully with proliferate-focused strategies and works exceptionally well in decks already running multiple spell-slinging effects. Its flexibility makes it a strong inclusion in Pioneer and Modern control shells, while Commander and Legacy players appreciate how it accelerates planeswalker clocks dramatically. The combination of loyalty advancement and counter manipulation creates redundant paths to victory, making it difficult for opponents to address both threats simultaneously. Whether you're looking to build around planeswalker-centric strategies or simply want an efficient artifact that generates value across multiple game plans, Ichormoon Gauntlet delivers consistent, powerful gameplay across virtually every constructed format where it's legal.
Illustrated by Tiffany Turrill