Familiar's Ruse
Lorwyn 64 • uncommon
- Set
- Lorwyn
- Collector number
- 64
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Eric Fortune
- Market price
- $0.85
What it does
As an additional cost to cast this spell, return a creature you control to its owner's hand.
Counter target spell.
Because of their capricious nature, faeries can serve as living lenses for disruptive magic.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Familiar's Ruse was introduced in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering expansion Lorwyn. As a set, Lorwyn drew heavily from Celtic and folkloric traditions, focusing on tribes such as Faeries, Elves, and Kithkin. This card was designed as a thematic counterspell that rewarded players for utilizing the set's signature 'enters-the-battlefield' abilities, forcing them to return a creature to their hand to offset the card's low mana cost.
The artwork was illustrated by Steve Prescott, a long-time contributor to the game known for his dynamic and character-focused style. For this piece, Prescott captured the mischievous essence of the Lorwyn Faeries, depicting one mid-flight with a playful, enigmatic expression that reflected the card's utility in manipulating the board state. It remains a staple in casual and tribal-themed formats, valued for its synergy with creatures that provide value when played repeatedly.
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