Emberwilde Caliph
Mirage 262 • rare
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 262
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Jennifer Law
- Market price
- $0.56
What it does
Flying, trample
This creature attacks each combat if able.
Whenever this creature deals damage, you lose that much life.
The fire breathes while the air burns.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Emberwilde Caliph was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a significant shift in the game's design philosophy, as it was the first to be built around a unified thematic concept—in this case, the Middle Eastern-inspired lore of Jamuraa—rather than being a collection of disparate fantasy tropes. The card was designed to interact with the game's core mechanics of hand management and strategic bluffing, reflecting the expansion's focus on tactical depth.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Anson Maddocks, a foundational artist for the game during its early years. Maddocks utilized a distinctive, slightly eerie aesthetic that defined the visual identity of many cards in the mid-nineties. His portrayal of the Caliph emphasizes a regal, detached authority, aligning with the card's mechanical role as a powerful, albeit conditional, permanent. Upon its debut, the card was recognized by players for its unique ability, becoming a staple for those looking to manipulate the flow of the game through complex hand interactions.
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