Lich's Mirror
The List ALA-210 • mythic
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- ALA-210
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Ash Wood
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
If you would lose the game, instead shuffle your hand, your graveyard, and all permanents you own into your library, then draw seven cards and your life total becomes 20.
It shows not what you are but what you were.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lich's Mirror was originally printed in the Shards of Alara expansion, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2008. Designed as a high-cost artifact with a chaotic, game-altering effect, it serves as a quintessential example of a 'build-around' card that invites players to experiment with unconventional win conditions and survival mechanics. The card's inclusion in 'The List'—a curated selection of cards from throughout Magic: The Gathering's history—allows players to encounter these older, niche mechanics in modern booster packs, ensuring that its distinct design remains accessible to newer generations of collectors.
The card was illustrated by Dave Dorman, a renowned artist recognized for his work in the Star Wars universe and various fantasy role-playing games. Dorman employed a dark, evocative style that perfectly captured the unsettling nature of a reflection that saves the user from defeat at a heavy cost. Upon its debut, the card was received as a fascinating piece of Johnny-centric design, favored by players who prioritize flavorful, complex interactions over efficient competitive play, solidifying its status as a cult classic within the artifact sub-genre.
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