Illusion
The List TM3C-6 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- TM3C-6
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jason A. Engle
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
Illusion originally appeared as a rare card in the Mirage expansion of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, released in 1996. It was designed as part of the 'Phasing' mechanic, a thematic concept introduced to represent shifting in and out of reality. This specific printing comes from 'The List,' a curated selection of reprints integrated into modern booster packs to provide players with access to classic, out-of-print cards that have historical significance within the game's evolving meta.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Brian Snoddy, who contributed extensively to the early aesthetics of the game. His design utilizes a surreal, ethereal style intended to capture the fleeting nature of the titular illusion. Upon its initial release, the card was noted for its unique interaction with the game board, reflecting the experimental design philosophy that defined the mid-90s era of the game's development.
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