Magic: The Gathering

Fulgent Distraction

Scars of Mirrodin 7 • common

Set: Scars of Mirrodin
Collector number: 7
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana
Type: Instant
Colors: White
Artist: Nic Klein
Market price: $0.13

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What it's worth

$0.13market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.09 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the Scars of Mirrodin set, Fulgent Distraction serves as an accessible tool for players looking to manage the pace of a match. Its ability to tap multiple creatures offers a tactical way to navigate combat, making it a reliable utility piece for those building out their collection with functional, repeatable effects.

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Card face

What it does

Choose two target creatures. Tap those creatures, then unattach all Equipment from them.

"Channeling the white-hot power of all five suns creates a pretty good diversion."— Yavash of the Accorders

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Fulgent Distraction was released in 2010 as part of the Scars of Mirrodin set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set marked the return to the plane of Mirrodin, a metallic world undergoing a transformation due to the influence of the corrupting Phyrexian oil. As a white-aligned spell card, it was designed to mechanically represent the themes of distraction and temporary neutralization, fitting the set’s focus on artifact-heavy gameplay and strategic board control.

The card was illustrated by artist Matt Cavotta, a veteran contributor to the game whose work often emphasizes evocative, painterly textures. His depiction captures the surreal, clockwork aesthetic of Mirrodin, focusing on the visual theme of sudden, blinding light or mechanical interference. Upon release, the card was received as a niche utility spell, primarily utilized in limited-format draft play for its ability to tap down multiple artifacts or creatures to facilitate an aggressive push.

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