Illusionist's Stratagem
Aether Revolt 36 • uncommon
- Set
- Aether Revolt
- Collector number
- 36
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Svetlin Velinov
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
Exile up to two target creatures you control, then return those cards to the battlefield under their owner's control.
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"When everything hangs on a single moment, be sure you choose the right moment."— Jace Beleren
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Illusionist's Stratagem was released in 2017 as part of the Aether Revolt set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was designed to conclude the Kaladesh block, focusing on the themes of invention, rebellion, and aether-powered technology within the steampunk-inspired plane of Kaladesh. This card reflects the set's mechanical emphasis on 'flicker' effects, which allow players to temporarily exile and return their creatures to the battlefield to trigger enter-the-battlefield abilities.
The card's artwork was created by Svetlin Velinov, a veteran illustrator for the game known for his dynamic character work. Velinov was tasked with depicting the act of magical deception, centering on a Vedalken illusionist manipulating aether energy. The design aimed to capture the fluid and ephemeral nature of the card's effect, fitting the sophisticated, slightly detached aesthetic characteristic of Kaladesh's Vedalken society. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its utility in limited formats and its ability to protect key creatures from removal spells.
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