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
- $0.42
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 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in the steampunk-inspired world of Kaladesh, the card reflects the set's central themes of invention, artifact synergy, and the manipulation of energy known as Aether. Mechanically, the card serves as a blink effect, allowing players to flicker their own creatures to dodge removal or re-trigger powerful enter-the-battlefield abilities, fitting neatly into the set's focus on complex board interactions.
The card was illustrated by Lake Hurwitz, who captures the ethereal and technological aesthetic prevalent throughout the Kaladesh block. The artwork depicts a spellcaster weaving luminous, construct-like energies, emphasizing the illusory nature of the magic being performed. Upon its release, the card was received as a versatile utility tool, particularly favored in Commander formats where the ability to protect multiple creatures simultaneously provides significant tactical flexibility.
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