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Magic: The Gathering

Phantasmal Fiend

Coldsnap Theme Decks 57a • common

Set
Coldsnap Theme Decks
Collector number
57a
Rarity
Common
Mana cost
3 generic mana black mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Black
Artist
Scott Kirschner
Market price
$0.11
$0.11est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
4other printings of this card
Card face

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.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Phantasmal Fiend originated as part of the Coldsnap expansion for Magic: The Gathering, released in July 2006. The set was unique in its design philosophy, as it was conceptualized as the long-lost 'third set' of the Ice Age block that had remained unreleased for over a decade. The card was featured in the Skred Red theme deck, reflecting the set’s icy, arctic aesthetic and its focus on the harsh survivalist themes of the Dominarian northern continent, Terisiare.

The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the early history of the game. Rush utilized his signature style to depict the creature's ethereal, haunting nature, aligning with the mechanics of the Phantasmal creature type, which typically balanced high power with a fragile existence. Upon release, the card was received as a quintessential example of the set's nostalgic design, appealing to players who valued the mechanics of the original Ice Age era.

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