Gaseous Form

Gaseous Form was originally released in the 1997 Tempest set, designed by Wizards of the Coast to introduce flavor-rich mechanics that mirrored the ethereal nature of its namesake. As a blue enchantment that turns a creature into a ghostly state, it was intended to offer players a unique utility tool for protecting fragile units or neutralizing threats by preventing them from dealing or receiving regular combat damage. The card became a staple of early Magic: The Gathering utility decks, prized for its evocative design and its capacity to completely alter the dynamics of the combat phase.

The specific version from the Beatdown Box Set was released in 2000 as part of a pre-constructed product designed to capture the intensity of competitive play. Featuring artwork by artist Greg Staples, the card retained its original mechanical function while being packaged in a set that focused on aggressive, creature-heavy gameplay. While the card itself has been reprinted across various expansions, the Beatdown iteration remains a recognizable piece for collectors of thematic box sets, celebrated for its cohesive aesthetic and its role in broadening the accessibility of classic spells for newer players at the turn of the millennium.