Erdwal Illuminator
Shadows over Innistrad 60 • uncommon
- Set
- Shadows over Innistrad
- Collector number
- 60
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Seb McKinnon
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Flying
Whenever you investigate for the first time each turn, investigate an additional time.
"When all else fails, follow the geist's lantern."— Vallon, Thraben inspector
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Erdwal Illuminator was released in 2016 as part of the Shadows over Innistrad expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the gothic horror-themed plane of Innistrad, the card reflects the set's central narrative regarding the corruption of the plane's inhabitants by the Eldrazi titan Emrakul. Mechanically, the card was designed to support the set's focus on the 'Investigate' keyword, allowing players to create Clue tokens as they play other Spirits, emphasizing the investigative, mystery-driven atmosphere of the storyline.
The artwork for the Erdwal Illuminator was created by illustrator Johannes Voss. His design approach utilized a soft, ethereal color palette to capture the ghostly nature of the creature, depicting a spectral figure casting a guiding light amidst a dark, atmospheric environment. The card received a positive reception from players for its efficiency in synergy-heavy decks, becoming a staple in competitive Spirit-themed strategies and maintaining a reputation as a reliable utility creature within its format.
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