Imp's Mischief
The Zeta Set 287 • rare
- Set
- The Zeta Set
- Collector number
- 287
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- MSCHF
What it does
Change the target of target spell with a single target. You lose life equal to that spell's mana value.
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, numbered 287 in The Zeta Set, was released as part of the broader expansion that aimed to inject chaotic, high-variance mechanics into the established card game meta. The card was designed to function as a disruptive tool, specifically targeting spells or abilities that rely on single-target precision, forcing a pivot that rewards players who can adapt to unpredictable outcomes during a turn.
The illustrative style for this piece adheres to the set's signature aesthetic, which favors sharp, high-contrast digital linework and a whimsical yet slightly sinister character design. The illustration was intended to capture the essence of a trickster figure, focusing on kinetic energy and a sense of sudden displacement. Upon its release, the card gained a reputation among competitive players as a high-skill-floor utility piece, appreciated for its ability to punish predictable play patterns.
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