Frenetic Efreet

Frenetic Efreet was originally printed in the 1997 Visions expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This particular version originates from the 1997 World Championship Decks, a product line released by Wizards of the Coast to commemorate the deck lists used by top-performing players during that year's world tournament. The card features a distinct gold border and a signature printed on the face, distinguishing it from the standard black-bordered tournament printings of the era.

The card was designed by the Wizards of the Coast development team as a high-variance creature, utilizing a coin-flipping mechanic to determine its phased state on the battlefield. The original illustration was provided by artist Quinton Hoover, known for his distinct, fluid style and contributions to the early aesthetic of the game. Within the competitive community, the card became a well-known utility piece, particularly valued for its ability to avoid removal effects, ultimately earning it a place in the sideboard or main deck lists of professional players at the 1997 World Championship.