Blistering Barrier
Mirage 159 • common
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 159
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- David Ho
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Defender (This creature can't attack.)
I live without food, stand without leg, wound without force, and am harder to fight than to kill. What am I?— Femeref riddle
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
Blistering Barrier 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 designed specifically to be drafted, marking a significant shift in the game's evolution toward balanced limited play environments. It introduced a thematic focus on themes of desert climates and mysticism, drawing inspiration from African and Middle Eastern folklore.
The card's illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic figures in early Magic history. His design for this red enchantment captures the aggressive, defensive nature of the card's mechanics, where damage is reflected back at attacking creatures. Upon its release, it was regarded as a niche but interesting tactical tool, praised by players for its potential to disrupt combat-oriented strategies in casual and draft formats.
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