Levitation

Levitation was originally printed in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing the blue color alignment's mastery over flight and mobility. As a core enchantment, it functions as a foundational card designed to grant all creatures the player controls the ability to fly, effectively bypassing ground-based blockers. The design goal was to provide a straightforward, color-appropriate way for blue decks to dominate the board through evasion, reinforcing the game's early mechanical emphasis on elemental archetypes.

The artwork for the Seventh Edition release was illustrated by Greg Staples, who utilized a cinematic and atmospheric style to depict the ethereal nature of the spell. Seventh Edition, released in 2001, served as a transition point for the game's visual identity, moving toward a more polished and modern aesthetic. Staples' work was well-received by the player base for its ability to capture the sense of weightlessness and gravity-defying magic that the card mechanically enforces, solidifying its place as a classic piece of utility within the set.