Impulsive Maneuvers
The List ODY-197 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- ODY-197
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Dave Dorman
- Market price
- $4.71
What it does
Whenever a creature attacks, flip a coin. If you win the flip, the next time that creature would deal combat damage this turn, it deals double that damage instead. If you lose the flip, the next time that creature would deal combat damage this turn, prevent that damage.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Impulsive Maneuvers was originally printed in the Odyssey expansion, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2001. Designed for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, it reflects the set’s thematic focus on the graveyard and the chaotic nature of the Otaria continent. Mechanically, the card was intended to introduce a high-variance, red-aligned global enchantment that forces players to flip a coin whenever a creature attacks, embodying the reckless and unpredictable nature of the set’s red color identity.
The card was illustrated by John Matson, whose work contributed to the game's shift toward more dynamic and visceral fantasy imagery during the early 2000s. While it was not considered a competitive staple, the card garnered a niche following among fans of 'chaos' decks—a casual playstyle that prioritizes unpredictable interactions over consistent strategy. Its inclusion in The List, a curated selection of cards from throughout the game's history, acknowledges its status as a unique artifact of Magic’s early experimental design period.
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