---
name: "The Maelstrom"
mana_cost: "N/A"
cmc: 0
type_line: "Plane — Alara"
colors: []
color_identity: []
keywords: []
set: "OHOP"
set_name: "Planechase Planes"
collector_number: "23"
rarity: "common"
artist: "James Paick"
oracle_id: "e28deac5-d3c4-48e9-974c-093e3122f317"
canonical_url: "https://avascry.com/printing/the-maelstrom-ohop"
legalities:
  commander: "not_legal"
  standard: "not_legal"
  modern: "not_legal"
  pioneer: "not_legal"
  legacy: "not_legal"
  vintage: "not_legal"
  pauper: "not_legal"
  penny: "not_legal"
---

# The Maelstrom
- **Mana Cost:** `N/A` (CMC: 0)
- **Type:** Plane — Alara

## 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 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.

## Top 4096-Dim Neural Synergies
1. [Planar Atlas](/printing/planar-atlas-plst.md) — Artifact
2. [Planar Genesis](/printing/planar-genesis-mh3.md) — Instant
3. [Gate to the Aether](/printing/gate-to-the-aether-mrd.md) — Artifact
4. [Mistveil Plains](/printing/mistveil-plains-uma.md) — Land — Plains
5. [Planar Bridge](/printing/planar-bridge-2x2.md) — Legendary Artifact
6. [Crucible of Worlds](/printing/crucible-of-worlds-2x2.md) — Artifact

## Printing Details
- **Set:** Planechase Planes (OHOP) #23
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Artist:** James Paick
- **Total Printings:** 7 across all historical editions

## Format Legalities
Commander: `not_legal` | Standard: `not_legal` | Modern: `not_legal` | Pioneer: `not_legal` | Legacy: `not_legal` | Vintage: `not_legal` | Pauper: `not_legal` | Penny: `not_legal`