Mind Control

Mind Control is a staple blue enchantment in the Magic: The Gathering card game, originally appearing in the Alpha set in 1993 and later featured as part of the Magic 2011 core set, numbered 67. The card embodies the blue color's mechanical identity of manipulation and theft, allowing a player to take control of an opponent's creature for as long as the enchantment remains on the battlefield. This version of the card was part of Wizards of the Coast's effort to keep classic, foundational effects accessible to new players within their core set rotations.

The artwork for the Magic 2011 printing was created by Cyril Van Der Haegen, who utilized a distinct, painterly style to depict the magical influence being exerted over a victim. The design aims to visually represent the concept of mental subjugation through ethereal energy, fitting within the thematic aesthetic of the core set. The card has been widely regarded by players as a powerful limited-format tool throughout its various reprints due to its ability to swing the momentum of a game by stripping an opponent of their strongest asset.