Imp's Mischief
Planar Chaos 72 • rare
- Set
- Planar Chaos
- Collector number
- 72
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Thomas M. Baxa
- Market price
- $8.14
What it does
Change the target of target spell with a single target. You lose life equal to that spell's mana value.
"Do the innocent pay for the crimes of the guilty? Of course they do. That's the fate of the weak."— Nicol Bolas
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Imp's Mischief was introduced in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering set Planar Chaos. This set was unique for its 'alternate reality' theme, exploring how the game's color pie might have shifted if history had unfolded differently. As a black card capable of redirecting spells—an effect traditionally reserved for blue—it serves as a mechanical embodiment of this thematic experiment, allowing black to manipulate the outcomes of other players' actions in a chaotic, subversive manner.
The card’s illustration was created by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific artist whose work defines much of the modern visual identity of the game. Briclot’s design leans into the grotesque and whimsical nature of the creature, emphasizing the disruptive, unpredictable energy that the card brings to a match. Upon its release, it was noted by players for its high-risk, high-reward utility, becoming a lasting staple in formats like Commander where such unconventional interactions are highly valued.
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