Mercurial Pretender
Magic 2015 Promos 68 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2015 Promos
- Collector number
- 68
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Karla Ortiz
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
You may have this creature enter as a copy of a creature you control, except it has "2 generic mana blue mana blue mana: Return this creature to its owner's hand."
The king went off to find himself. Imagine his terror when he succeeded.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mercurial Pretender was originally released as part of the Magic 2015 core set in 2014, with this specific promo version issued as a promotional card to support the set's launch. Designed by Wizards of the Coast during a period focused on streamlining core set mechanics, the card serves as a blue clone effect that provides flexibility by allowing players to return the creature to their hand to change its target later in the game.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Karla Ortiz, who is known for her distinct, painterly style. Ortiz intended to capture the fluid and shifting nature of the creature, utilizing a color palette and form that emphasize its shape-shifting identity. The card was well-received by players for its tactical utility in limited formats and its striking visual design, which stands out as a high-quality example of the thematic focus on versatility in blue-aligned Magic cards.
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