Fathom Mage
Gatecrash 162 • rare
- Set
- Gatecrash
- Collector number
- 162
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Ryan Pancoast
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
Evolve (Whenever a creature you control enters, if that creature has greater power or toughness than this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.)
Whenever a +1/+1 counter is put on this creature, you may draw a card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Fathom Mage was released in 2013 as part of the Gatecrash expansion for Magic: The Gathering. It was designed to represent the Simic Combine, a faction defined by their focus on biological adaptation and evolution. The card introduced the 'evolve' mechanic, which allowed the creature to grow in power whenever a larger creature entered the battlefield under its controller's command, mechanically mirroring the faction's thematic goal of progressive self-improvement.
The card was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, who depicted the mage with distinct biomantic features, highlighting the fusion of human and aquatic traits common in the Simic aesthetic. Upon its release, it became a staple in Commander and casual formats, praised for its unique ability to combine board presence with card advantage. Its design remains a frequently cited example of how Wizards of the Coast integrates mechanical keywords with flavor-heavy visual storytelling.
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