Illusion // Reality
Apocalypse 129 • uncommon
- Set
- Apocalypse
- Collector number
- 129
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana // 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- John Avon & David Martin
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
Target spell or permanent becomes the color of your choice until end of turn.
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
Illusion // Reality was released in 2001 as part of Apocalypse, the final set in the Invasion block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set introduced split cards, a unique design innovation where a single card features two distinct halves, allowing players to choose either spell when they cast it. The card reflects the block's focus on multicolored mechanics and the culmination of the war against the Phyrexians.
The card's split illustration was a collaborative effort between John Avon and David Martin. Avon, renowned for his sweeping landscapes, provided the ethereal, dreamlike imagery for the Illusion side, while Martin rendered the more grounded, harsh aesthetic of the Reality portion. The design was well-received by players for its versatility, offering a utility-focused blue and red spell that highlighted the creative potential of the split-card format.
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About Illusion // Reality
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