Magic: The Gathering

Erdwal Illuminator

Jumpstart 2022 291 • uncommon

Set: Jumpstart 2022
Collector number: 291
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Seb McKinnon
Market price: $0.17

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What it's worth

$0.17market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.17 – $0.19 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Erdwal Illuminator represents a notable addition to a collection due to its inclusion in a set designed for varied and thematic play. As an uncommon card, it serves as a reliable utility piece that adds depth and consistency to any deck focused on graveyard interactions.

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Card face

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

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Erdwal Illuminator was released in 2022 as part of the Jumpstart 2022 expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed for a play-focused set intended to streamline deck construction, the card serves as a thematic piece within the 'Spooky' deck archetype, reflecting the gothic horror aesthetic characteristic of the Innistrad plane.

The card features artwork by Anna Steinbauer, who utilized a moody, atmospheric style to capture the essence of a ghostly light-bearer. As a common card within the expansion, it was received as a functional, flavor-forward inclusion for Limited play environments, reinforcing the set's goal of providing accessible and thematic gameplay experiences for both new and veteran players.

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About

About Erdwal Illuminator

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