Fleeting Distraction
Foundations 155 • common
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 155
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Ryan Yee
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
Target creature gets -1/-0 until end of turn.
Draw a card.
The first spell taught to young mages, it has spared the lives of many whose hands are too small to hold a sword.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Fleeting Distraction is a common instant card featured in the Magic: The Gathering set titled Foundations, released in late 2024. This set was specifically designed as a foundational entry point for new players, featuring a mix of new cards and iconic reprints intended to provide a stable, long-term experience within the game's evolving ecosystem. As an instant, the card reflects the core mechanical identity of blue-aligned magic, prioritizing control and temporal disruption over raw aggression.
The artwork was illustrated by Ryan Yee, a veteran contributor to the game known for his expressive character work and atmospheric lighting. Yee’s illustration for Fleeting Distraction visualizes the theme of sensory or cognitive interruption, utilizing soft color palettes and blurred focal points to evoke the transient nature of the card's effect. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility tool for limited play formats, serving as a functional piece that helps players manage the pace of the board.
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About Fleeting Distraction
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