Illusory Ambusher
Iconic Masters 58 • uncommon
- Set
- Iconic Masters
- Collector number
- 58
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Steve Argyle
- Market price
- $0.22
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 originally printed in the Magic: The Gathering set Magic Origins in 2015, appearing as an uncommon blue creature designed to showcase the set's focus on character origin stories. It was later reprinted in the 2017 Iconic Masters set, which served as a curated compilation designed to feature powerful or fan-favorite cards from throughout the game's long history. The card's mechanics revolve around the flash ability and a triggered effect that allows for card draw, emphasizing the deceptive and reactive nature of blue-aligned playstyles in the game's color pie.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Deruchenko Alexander. In his depiction, the creature is rendered with fluid, ethereal lines that emphasize its illusory nature, fitting the flavor text which hints at a spirit that manifests only when a threat is perceived. The card was well-received by players focusing on limited-format drafting, where its utility as a surprise blocker provided significant strategic value, leading to its inclusion in the Iconic Masters anthology set.
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