Magic: The Gathering

Behind the Scenes

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander 172 • uncommon

Set: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander
Collector number: 172
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Black
Artist: David Gaillet
Market price: $0.27

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$0.27market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.23 – $0.32 over the tracked period

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What it does

Creatures you control have skulk. (They can't be blocked by creatures with greater power.)

4 generic mana white mana: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.

It does no good to bar the gate when the enemy is already inside.

Formats

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StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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Behind the Scenes was released in 2024 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Tarkir: Dragonstorm. The card was designed as an uncommon enchantment, functioning within the game to grant creatures with low power a form of evasion known as skulk, while also providing a buff to their toughness. This design reflects the set's focus on the cyclical and shifting nature of the plane of Tarkir, emphasizing tactical manipulation of board presence.

The artwork for the card was created by David Gaillet, a digital illustrator known for his contributions to the fantasy and gaming genres. His visual approach for this piece centers on the themes of infiltration and obscured movement, utilizing moody lighting and atmospheric composition to ground the game mechanic in a narrative sense. The card was well-received by the community for its niche utility in deck-building archetypes that prioritize small-bodied, evasive creatures.

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Behind the ScenesShadows over Innistrad · #100 · uncommon · 2016$0.27

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