Distorting Wake
Invasion 52 • rare
- Set
- Invasion
- Collector number
- 52
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana blue mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Arnie Swekel
- Market price
- $1.42
What it does
Return X target nonland permanents to their owners' hands.
Gerrard savored a grim smile as the Phyrexian portals disappeared behind the Weatherlight.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Distorting Wake was released in 2000 as part of the Invasion expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set marked the beginning of a storyline focused on the Phyrexians' full-scale invasion of the plane of Dominaria, a pivotal narrative arc in the game's history. The card itself reflects the set's emphasis on multicolored spells and high-impact tactical enchantments that could swing the board state in a complex, lore-heavy environment.
The card features illustration by Heather Hudson, a prolific artist during the game's early-to-mid era known for her distinct, painterly style. Hudson often leaned into high fantasy aesthetics, and for this piece, she aimed to capture the visual sensation of a reality-warping magical effect. Upon release, the card was viewed primarily as a functional tool for Limited formats, appreciated for its ability to neutralize threats across a wide variety of deck compositions.
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