Astral Drift
Modern Horizons 3 • rare
- Set
- Modern Horizons
- Collector number
- 3
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Anna Steinbauer
- Market price
- $0.34
What it does
Whenever you cycle this card or cycle another card while this enchantment is on the battlefield, you may exile target creature. If you do, return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.
Cycling 2 generic mana white mana (2 generic mana white mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Astral Drift was introduced in the 2019 expansion Modern Horizons, a set uniquely designed by Wizards of the Coast to introduce cards directly into the Modern format without them passing through a Standard-legal release. The set served as a love letter to Magic: The Gathering history, featuring mechanics that rewarded players for engaging with unconventional strategies, such as cycling, which is the core focus of this enchantment.
The card features artwork by Anna Steinbauer, an illustrator whose style frequently emphasizes ethereal, dreamlike lighting and fluid movement. Her depiction of the Astral Drift captures the planar instability associated with the mechanic, creating a visual sense of displacement. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players who focus on 'blink' or 'flicker' decks, as its ability to exile and return creatures provided a versatile tool for triggering enter-the-battlefield effects while simultaneously serving as a defensive measure.
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