Illusionary Armor
Magic 2014 59 • uncommon
- Set
- Magic 2014
- Collector number
- 59
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Mathias Kollros
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature gets +4/+4.
When enchanted creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice this Aura.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Illusionary Armor was released in the Magic 2014 core set, a collection designed to bridge the gap for new players while providing mechanical depth for veterans. The card functions as an Aura enchantment that grants a creature a power and toughness boost while imposing a drawback that forces the creature to be sacrificed if it becomes the target of a spell or ability. This design mirrors the 'Illusion' creature type theme common in blue Magic cards, which often prioritize efficiency and high stats in exchange for fragility.
The artwork for this piece was created by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific fantasy illustrator known for his dynamic contributions to the Magic: The Gathering franchise. Briclot's design emphasizes the ethereal, shifting nature of the armor, utilizing a cool blue color palette that aligns with the card's identity in the color pie. Upon its release, it was regarded as a niche utility card, primarily finding use in limited formats where its aggressive stat-buffing potential could be leveraged despite the risk of removal.
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