Commandeer
Coldsnap 29 • rare
- Set
- Coldsnap
- Collector number
- 29
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- John Matson
- Market price
- $10.77
What it does
You may exile two blue cards from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Gain control of target noncreature spell. You may choose new targets for it. (If that spell is an artifact, enchantment, or planeswalker, the permanent enters under your control.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Commandeer was released in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering expansion Coldsnap, a set uniquely designed to function as the long-lost third installment of the original Ice Age block. Conceived to evoke the flavor of the mid-1990s, the set leaned into themes of survival, winter, and extreme resource management, mirroring the mechanics of the early years of the game. Commandeer emerged during this period as a powerful utility spell, reflecting the set's intent to bring high-impact, flavorful mechanics back to the tabletop experience.
The card's striking illustration was provided by John Matson, whose work is characterized by a classical, textured approach that feels deeply rooted in the fantasy art traditions of the 1990s. Matson's depiction of the act of seizing control over an opponent's spell or permanent captures the dramatic essence of the effect, emphasizing the blue color pie's mastery over magical forces. Upon its release, players recognized the card for its unconventional cost-alternative ability, solidifying its place as a nuanced tool in high-level play environments.
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