Distortion Strike
The List IMA-52 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- IMA-52
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Goran Josic
- Market price
- $1.61
What it does
Target creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn and can't be blocked this turn.
Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Distortion Strike was first introduced in the 2010 Magic: The Gathering set Rise of the Eldrazi. Designed as a common-rarity sorcery, the card allows a creature to become unblockable and receive a power boost for a turn, with the 'rebound' mechanic enabling it to be cast again for free during the player's next upkeep. It emerged during a period when Wizards of the Coast was emphasizing complex, high-impact mechanics to represent the arrival of the alien, reality-warping Eldrazi titans, and the card's visual design emphasizes the translucent, fragmented aesthetic associated with this theme.
The version appearing in 'The List' is a reprint of the original card, which maintains its historical status as a staple for aggressive 'infect' and 'prowess' strategies in multiple formats. The card is noted by players for its efficient mana cost and the inherent card advantage provided by the rebound ability. It remains a recognizable example of how Magic: The Gathering designers utilize ephemeral effects to grant players tactical flexibility in fast-paced gameplay environments.
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