Heat Shimmer
Lorwyn 175 • rare
- Set
- Lorwyn
- Collector number
- 175
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Franz Vohwinkel
- Market price
- $8.14
What it does
Create a token that's a copy of target creature, except it has haste and "At the beginning of the end step, exile this token."
"Better to flare out than to gutter."— Flamekin expression
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Heat Shimmer was released in 2007 as part of the Lorwyn expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in a world inspired by Celtic mythology and pastoral folklore, the card reflects the set's focus on creature-based mechanics and tribal synergies. The design team created this red sorcery as a way to provide temporary duplication effects, allowing players to briefly harness the power of a creature currently on the battlefield, which aligns with the chaotic and fleeting nature of fire magic within the game's color pie.
The card was illustrated by Anthony Francisco, a concept artist known for his work in creature design. Francisco aimed to capture a sense of distortion and thermal intensity, visualizing the spell as a mirage that momentarily brings a duplicate into existence. Upon its debut, the card was noted for its utility in strategic gameplay, particularly in red-heavy decks that prioritize aggressive, short-term advantages, and it remains a recognizable example of Lorwyn's distinct artistic and mechanical aesthetic.
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