Arrest
Mirrodin 2 • common
- Set
- Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 2
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Tim Hildebrandt
- Market price
- $0.05
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated.
"Unfortunately, it doesn't restrain the beast's smell."— Glissa Sunseeker
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Arrest was released in 2003 as part of the Mirrodin set, the debut expansion of a block centered on a plane made entirely of metal. This card was designed to function as a classic piece of white removal, mechanically reflecting the harsh, industrial nature of the setting by locking down enemy creatures through the flavor of enchantment-based restraint. It quickly became a staple in the Limited environment due to its efficiency in neutralizing powerful threats.
The card features the distinct illustrative style of Tim Hildebrandt, a renowned fantasy artist who, alongside his twin brother Greg, gained fame for their work on The Lord of the Rings calendars and Star Wars posters. In his depiction of Arrest, Hildebrandt focused on the aesthetic of Phyrexian-influenced metal structures to convey a sense of entrapment, aligning with the visual identity of the Mirrodin plane. The artwork is well-regarded for its atmospheric texture and technical clarity within the constraints of the game's frame.
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