Illusory Ambusher
The List C15-12 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- C15-12
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Steve Argyle
- Market price
- $0.16
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 Commander 2015 set, released by Wizards of the Coast in November 2015 to support the multiplayer Commander format. Designed as a blue creature with flash and an ability that draws cards when it deals combat damage, the card was intended to provide blue decks with a reactive defensive option that transitions into late-game card advantage.
The artwork, illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, leans into the surreal and ethereal aesthetic typical of blue-aligned Magic: The Gathering creatures. The design process focused on mechanical utility for the 'Call the Spirits' deck, emphasizing the color's identity of patience and trickery. Upon its release, it was noted by players as a solid, functional piece for budget-conscious Commander decks, appreciated primarily for its ability to punish opponents who leave their defenses open.
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