Light of Day
Tempest 27 • uncommon
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 27
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Drew Tucker
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
Black creatures can't attack or block.
"I do not miss sunlight. The very memory of it burns my eyes."— Volrath
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
Light of Day was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was the first in a new era of block-based storytelling and introduced mechanics like Shadow and Buyback, aiming to refine the game's competitive balance while deepening its fantasy narrative. The card itself functions as a defensive enchantment, reflecting the set's broader design focus on tactical board control.
The card features an evocative illustration by artist Greg Staples, known for his atmospheric and moody work within the game. Staples utilized a dark, gothic aesthetic to depict the card’s protective theme, contrasting the blinding clarity of the 'Light of Day' against a somber environment. The design was well-received by players at the time for its specific utility against aggressive, black-aligned creature strategies, securing its place as a reliable sideboard option in various formats for many years.
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