Phantasmal Image
Magic 2012 72 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 72
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Nils Hamm
- Market price
- $5.46
What it does
You may have this creature enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield, except it's an Illusion in addition to its other types and it has "When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Phantasmal Image was released in the Magic 2012 core set as part of Wizards of the Coast's ongoing effort to provide flexible, low-cost utility cards for blue decks. The design intent focused on the 'illusion' creature subtype, which traditionally carries a significant drawback: the creature is sacrificed if it becomes the target of any spell or ability. This specific card distilled that theme into a powerful clone effect, allowing players to copy any creature on the battlefield for a mere two mana while maintaining the inherent fragility of the illusion type.
The card’s illustration was created by Igor Kieryluk, an artist recognized for his contribution to many iconic fantasy gaming visuals. Kieryluk’s design for Phantasmal Image emphasizes the spectral, ephemeral nature of the creature, utilizing a ghostly color palette and fluid, translucent forms that visually represent the card's mechanical ability to mimic other entities. Upon release, the card was widely received by the competitive Magic: The Gathering community, becoming a staple in both Standard and Modern formats due to its exceptional efficiency and strategic versatility.
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