Mirror Strike
Prophecy 17 • uncommon
- Set
- Prophecy
- Collector number
- 17
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Dave Dorman
- Market price
- $1.72
What it does
All combat damage that would be dealt to you this turn by target unblocked creature is dealt to its controller instead.
"Enemies can be your weapons or your shields. Simply show them which they are."— *The Teachings of Zho*
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 Strike was released in 1999 as part of the Prophecy expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was themed around the concept of a world plagued by elemental imbalances and shifting realities. As an uncommon instant, the card was designed to function as a reactive defensive tool, allowing players to redirect combat damage back at their opponent's creatures, a mechanic that fits the set's broader emphasis on disruptive gameplay.
The artwork for the card was created by Dave Dorman, a renowned illustrator famous for his prolific work within the Star Wars universe and various fantasy franchises. Dorman utilized his characteristic style, known for rich, painterly textures and dramatic lighting, to capture the ephemeral and reflective nature of the spell. Upon its release, the card was noted for its unique utility in specific defensive deck archetypes, though it remains a niche piece of late-nineties Magic history.
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