Illusory Ambusher
Commander 2015 12 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2015
- Collector number
- 12
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Steve Argyle
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.)
Whenever this creature is dealt damage, draw that many cards.
"Violence is the food it craves. Feed it if you dare."— Doriel, mentor of Mistral Isle
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Illusory Ambusher was released in 2015 as part of the Commander 2015 set, specifically within the Plunder the Graves deck. The card was designed to support the 'experience counter' mechanics introduced in that series, offering players a defensive flash creature that could be cast unexpectedly to create card advantage. It serves as a classic example of blue utility design, prioritizing reactive gameplay and board interaction during an opponent's turn.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, whose ethereal, dreamlike aesthetic is well-regarded within the Magic: The Gathering community. Voss aimed to capture the essence of a shimmering, semi-corporeal threat, utilizing soft lighting and misty environments to emphasize the card's illusory nature. Upon release, it was received as a solid, budget-friendly inclusion for blue-black graveyard-focused strategies, praised for its versatility in Commander's multiplayer format.
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