Gaseous Form

Gaseous Form was introduced in the 1994 Magic: The Gathering expansion set, Legends. As the third expansion for the game, Legends was notable for introducing the concept of legendary creatures and expanding the color pie with complex enchantments. This card was designed as a thematic representation of ethereal instability, allowing a creature to become intangible and bypass physical combat at the cost of vulnerability to certain types of magical effects.

The original artwork was illustrated by Dameon Willich, who contributed several pieces to the early era of the game. His style focused on the eerie, often surreal aesthetic that defined the foundational sets of the nineties. Upon its release, the card became a staple for casual players interested in defensive mechanics and evasion strategies, remaining a recognizable artifact of the game's formative experimental period.