Avoid Fate
Time Spiral Timeshifted 73
- Set
- Time Spiral Timeshifted
- Collector number
- 73
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Phil Foglio
- Market price
- $9.97
What it does
Counter target instant or Aura spell that targets a permanent you control.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Avoid Fate was originally released in the 1994 Legends expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Its inclusion in the 2006 Time Spiral Timeshifted set served as a deliberate homage to the game's early history, featuring the classic card frame aesthetic while marking the card's first appearance with modern card layout standards. The mechanic itself reflects the early design philosophy of the game, which frequently emphasized reactive, color-specific protection spells for green mana.
The artwork for this version was illustrated by Phil Foglio, a notable contributor to the game's early aesthetic who was known for his distinct, whimsical, and often humorous style. Foglio's illustrations were instrumental in establishing the lighthearted visual tone of the game's infancy, distinguishing his work from the more somber or high-fantasy art typical of the era. His work on this card was received as a nostalgic callback for veteran players who appreciated the personality he brought to the set.
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