Illumination
Mirage 21 • uncommon
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 21
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- David O'Connor
- Market price
- $0.59
What it does
Counter target artifact or enchantment spell. Its controller gains life equal to its mana value.
"A brilliant light can either illuminate or blind. How will you know which until you open your eyes?"— Asmira, Holy Avenger
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Illumination was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was notable for being the first to introduce a thematic block structure, focusing on the lore of the plane of Jamuraa. The card was designed as a white sorcery that allowed players to destroy all enchantments, reflecting the set's mechanical emphasis on powerful, board-sweeping effects that influenced the competitive landscape of the time.
The artwork for Illumination was created by illustrator Ian Miller, known for his distinctively dark, surreal, and highly detailed gothic style. His approach provided a sharp visual contrast to the standard high-fantasy aesthetics prevalent in the early years of the game. While the card received moderate interest from players for its utility in sideboard strategies against enchantment-heavy decks, it remains a recognized example of Miller’s contribution to the game’s formative visual identity.
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