Mirror of the Forebears
Commander 2017 54 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2017
- Collector number
- 54
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
- Market price
- $1.59
What it does
As this artifact enters, choose a creature type.
1 generic mana: Until end of turn, this artifact becomes a copy of target creature you control of the chosen type, except it's an artifact in addition to its other types.
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
Mirror of the Forebears was released in 2017 as part of the Commander 2017 set, a collection specifically designed to expand the tribal synergies of the Magic: The Gathering card game. As an artifact associated with the theme of the Draconic Domination deck, it serves as a utility tool that allows players to temporarily replicate the abilities and attributes of other creatures on the battlefield, reflecting the set's focus on fluid and adaptive gameplay.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, whose work is characterized by a luminous, painterly quality that creates a sense of ethereal presence. In designing this piece, the objective was to visually represent the concept of ancestral reflection, using light and fragmented imagery to suggest the mirror's function as a conduit for past power. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its tactical flexibility in Commander formats, where its ability to mimic creature types remains a staple for tribal-focused strategies.
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