Errant Ephemeron

Errant Ephemeron was first introduced in the 2006 Time Spiral set and later included as number 41 in the 2013 Modern Masters release. The card was designed as part of the Time Spiral block's overarching theme of nostalgia, specifically referencing mechanics and flavor from Magic: The Gathering’s earlier years. It features the 'suspend' keyword, which allows players to play a spell for a reduced cost by waiting a set number of turns, a design choice intended to evoke the feel of older, high-mana spells that were previously considered unplayable in competitive environments.

The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Aleksi Briclot, who rendered the creature in a style consistent with the ethereal and dream-like aesthetic of the Time Spiral block. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional tool for limited formats, praised for its ability to provide a recurring threat in games that lasted long enough to resolve its suspended cost. Its inclusion in Modern Masters served to provide players with a draftable environment that revisited the unique mechanical complexity of the original 2006 set.