Phantasmal Dragon
Magic 2012 71 • uncommon
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 71
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
Flying
When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it.
Its hunger and ire are no less for being wrought of lies and mist.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Phantasmal Dragon was released in July 2011 as part of the Magic 2012 core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It represents a recurring creature type within the game's lore, designed as a high-power, low-cost flying threat balanced by an fragile 'illusion' mechanic that destroys the creature if it becomes the target of any spell or ability. The design reflects a deliberate effort by Wizards of the Coast to create efficient, aggressive blue creatures, moving away from the color's traditional passive playstyle.
The card's illustration was created by artist Svetlin Velinov, who utilized a ethereal, semi-transparent aesthetic to emphasize the creature's illusory nature. The artwork was well-received by the player base for its striking visual composition, which successfully conveyed the creature's inherent instability and magical essence. Within the competitive landscape of the 2011 standard format, the card became a staple in aggressive blue-based decks due to its ability to pressure opponents early in the game.
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