Dance of the Skywise

Dance of the Skywise was released in 2015 as part of the Dragons of Tarkir set, the concluding chapter of the three-part Tarkir block for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on a timeline where dragons had risen to dominance, dramatically altering the culture and geography of the plane. This instant card was designed to highlight the unique bond between the Jeskai Way monks and the dragonlords, emphasizing the tactical agility and defensive maneuvers central to the blue-aligned philosophy of the faction.

The card was illustrated by Jack Wang, who utilized a flowing, ethereal aesthetic to capture the mechanical effect of phasing a creature out of existence to shield it from harm. The artwork reflects the transition of the Jeskai from martial artists to sky-bound combatants, moving away from grounded tradition toward a more aerial, draconic influence. Upon its release, it was noted by players as a versatile combat trick, frequently utilized in limited formats to protect high-value creatures from removal spells.