Phantasmal Fiend
Alliances 57a • common
- Set
- Alliances
- Collector number
- 57a
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Scott Kirschner
- Market price
- $0.07
What it does
black mana: This creature gets +1/-1 until end of turn.
1 generic mana blue mana: Switch this creature's power and toughness until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Phantasmal Fiend, designated as collector number 57a, was released in June 1996 as part of the Alliances expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was notable for its experimental approach to game mechanics and its distinct, thematic focus on the ongoing conflict between the forces of Ice Age and the villainous Lim-Dûl. The set was designed to be played in conjunction with Ice Age, attempting to add depth and complexity to the game's evolving competitive landscape during its formative years.
The card's evocative artwork was illustrated by Susan Van Camp, a frequent contributor to the game during the mid-1990s. Van Camp's aesthetic for this piece captures the ephemeral and haunting nature of the creature, aligning with the dark, gothic tone that Wizards of the Coast sought to establish for the Alliances set. Upon its release, the card was generally viewed by the player base as a niche tactical piece, appreciated more for its atmospheric design and contribution to the set's narrative than for significant tournament impact.
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