Illusory Gains
Dragons of Tarkir 59 • rare
- Set
- Dragons of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 59
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
Enchant creature
You control enchanted creature.
Whenever a creature an opponent controls enters, attach this Aura to that creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Illusory Gains was released in 2015 as part of the Dragons of Tarkir expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It represents the chaotic, shifting nature of the Jeskai Way, a clan centered on martial arts and intellectual discipline. The card was designed as a blue enchantment that creates a psychological battle, forcing players to trade control of creatures as spells are cast, reflecting the set's themes of adaptability and tactical manipulation.
The card features artwork by Lake Hurwitz, who chose to depict a spectral, ethereal creature that captures the transient essence of the spell. The design intended to provide a high-risk, high-reward mechanic that disrupts standard combat patterns. Upon its release, the card was received primarily as a flavorful 'build-around' piece for casual and Commander formats, praised for its unique interactive ability rather than competitive power level.
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