Alarum
Mirage 2 • common
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 2
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Andrew Robinson
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Untap target nonattacking creature. It gets +1/+3 until end of turn.
"One timely cry of warning can save nine of surprise."— Sidar Jabari
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Alarum was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, Mirage was the first set to be designed as a standalone draftable environment, departing from the game's previous strategy of relying on base sets to support expansion mechanics. The card itself reflects the set's thematic focus on the African-inspired continent of Jamuraa, a lush and vibrant setting that provided a backdrop for complex tactical interactions.
The card's illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, one of the foundational figures in the early visual identity of the game. Rush utilized a bold, high-contrast style typical of mid-nineties fantasy illustration to capture the essence of the card's function as a defensive combat trick. While the card is a relatively obscure entry in the broader library of the game, its design serves as a representative example of the era's focus on low-cost, situational effects that rewarded players for anticipating their opponent's maneuvers.
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